Vardø pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Vardø is low; birch and willow are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days birch will increase; willow will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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Vardø's island position at Norway's easternmost point lies entirely beyond the tree line, so pollen exposure comes almost exclusively from tundra grasses and low Arctic scrub rather than any birch or conifer forest.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
16/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
15/100
-
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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Vardø
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Vardø right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Vardø are low. Willow is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while birch remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Vardø tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Vardø will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Vardø this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and birch pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Vardø?
On 16 July 2026, Willow is the dominant pollen source in Vardø. birch are also present but at lower levels. cypress, grass, alder, artemisia, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Vardø?
How often is the Vardø pollen forecast updated?
The Vardø pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Vardø 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 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, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Vardø.
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