Varangerbotn pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Varangerbotn is high; cypress is high; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress 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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Varangerbotn is a small subarctic Finnmark village at the head of the Varangerfjord where birch scrub, tundra vegetation, and riverside willow are the main local pollen sources. The Arctic setting produces Norway's shortest pollen season, with birch peaking very briefly through late May and June before sparse grass contributes through July. The Varangerfjord position means onshore winds can frequently disperse pollen across this remote Arctic community.
Today - 9 August
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
53/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
8/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
24/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Varangerbotn
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Varangerbotn right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Varangerbotn are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Varangerbotn tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Varangerbotn will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Varangerbotn this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Varangerbotn?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Varangerbotn. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Varangerbotn?
How often is the Varangerbotn pollen forecast updated?
The Varangerbotn pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Varangerbotn 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 Varangerbotn 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 Varangerbotn, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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