Tolga kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Tolga kommune is high; cypress is high; hazel, grass, willow, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress, grass, willow, and mugwort will increase; hazel will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Set at the southern approaches to the Røros plateau in upper Østerdalen, Tolga opens the pollen season with hazel from February before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The elevated valley setting means the season begins slightly later than in lowland Innlandet, while the inland continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    Low

    3/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    46/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Tolga kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tolga kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Tolga kommune are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while willow, artemisia, hazel, and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Tolga kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Tolga kommune will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tolga kommune this week?

According to the five-day outlook, willow, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Tolga kommune?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Tolga kommune. willow, artemisia, hazel, and grass are also present but at lower levels.

When is pollen season in Tolga kommune?
Tolga kommune sees its pollen season spans March through August, opening gently with alder and hazel from March, with birch soon overtaking as the main source which carries through May. Grass pollen then carries the season across June and July. With the calmer, drier conditions typical of inland districts like this one, the local climate adds its own local variation on top of the general national pattern.
How often is the Tolga kommune pollen forecast updated?

The Tolga kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Tolga kommune come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Tolga kommune based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Tolga kommune, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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