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

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

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Lying in the Ottadalen valley in central Innlandet, Vågå opens the pollen season with hazel from February before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding mountain farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The enclosed Ottadalen valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the relatively dry inland mountain valley climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in western Norway throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    Low

    15/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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):

    High

    53/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vågå kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vågå kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Vågå kommune will be different from today, with cypress at high levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vågå kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Vågå kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Vågå kommune?
Vågå kommune's pollen calendar gets underway in March and lasts through August, with alder and hazel arriving first starting around March, with birch reaching its clearest peak before easing after May. Grass follows for June and July. With the sheltered, forested valley setting typical of this inland district, the local climate means the exact timing here can shift a little from year to year.
How often is the Vågå kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vågå 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 Vågå 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 Vågå 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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