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

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

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Set along the Varangerfjord shore of eastern Finnmark, Vadsø opens the pollen season with birch from late May before grass from surrounding tundra farmland peaks through June and July. The Varangerfjord coastal position means onshore winds can frequently disperse pollen, while the subarctic continental Finnmark climate produces one of Norway's shortest and latest seasons largely confined to June and July throughout this Finnmark administrative centre.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    47/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

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):

    Low

    21/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Vadsø kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vadsø kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vadsø kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vadsø kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Vadsø kommune?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Vadsø kommune. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Vadsø kommune?
Vadsø kommune's pollen calendar extends from April all the way through August, with alder and hazel setting things in motion around April, with birch soon overtaking as the main source through to June. Grass takes over from there through the summer months of June and July. With the tundra and birch-scrub landscape surrounding Vadsø kommune, the local climate gives this particular area its own seasonal quirks worth knowing about.
How often is the Vadsø kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vadsø 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 Vadsø 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 Vadsø 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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