Vadsø pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Vadsø is high; grass is high; cypress is medium; birch and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass declining. Over the following five days birch, 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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Vadsø's position on the Varangerfjord lies largely beyond the natural tree line, so vegetation is dominated by tundra grasses, dwarf birch and coastal scrub rather than forest, keeping the pollen season brief and low-intensity.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
17/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
34/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
68/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
39/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Vadsø
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Vadsø right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Vadsø are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, artemisia, and birch remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Vadsø tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Vadsø will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Vadsø this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, birch, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Vadsø?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Vadsø. cypress, artemisia, and birch are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Vadsø?
How often is the Vadsø pollen forecast updated?
The Vadsø pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Vadsø 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 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, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Vadsø.
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