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

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

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Spread across the northern Lofoten islands, Vågan opens the pollen season with alder from March before birch peaks through May. Grass from surrounding island farmland peaks through June and July, while the Norwegian Sea island position means strong Atlantic onshore winds frequently disperse pollen and the subarctic oceanic climate provides regular rainfall interruptions throughout the compressed spring and summer season.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Vågan kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vågan kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Vågan kommune are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Vågan kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Vågan kommune will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vågan kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Vågan kommune?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Vågan kommune. grass, willow, artemisia, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Vågan kommune?
Vågan kommune's pollen season plays out between March and August, with alder and hazel arriving first from the start of March, before birch takes over with a strong peak lasting through June. Grass pollen then carries the season into June and July. With the maritime climate that moderates temperature swings near Vågan kommune, the local climate means the exact timing here can shift a little from year to year.
How often is the Vågan kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vågan 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 Vågan 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 Vågan 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Vågan kommune.

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