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

Today (9 August) pollen in Vardø kommune is medium; cypress is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining. 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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Occupying the easternmost Vardø island in the Barents Sea, Vardø opens one of Norway's most remote and exposed pollen environments with birch very briefly from late May. Sparse coastal tundra grassland contributes through June and July, while the Barents Sea island position means extremely strong and very frequent onshore winds completely dominate pollen dispersal throughout this Norway's easternmost city municipality.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    40/100

  • 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

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Vardø kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vardø kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vardø kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vardø kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Vardø kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Vardø kommune?
Vardø kommune's pollen calendar extends from March all the way through August, opening with alder and hazel already by March, before birch takes over with a strong peak which carries through May. Grass pollen rounds out Vardø kommune's season extending across June and July. With the sheltered inlets and exposed headlands around Vardø kommune, the local climate means the timing can vary from what neighbouring districts experience.
How often is the Vardø kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vardø 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 Vardø 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 Vardø 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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

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