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

Today (9 August) pollen in Vennesla kommune is high; mugwort is high; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort 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 Otra valley approaching Kristiansand, Vennesla opens the pollen season with hazel from January before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The Otra valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the relatively dry inland Agder climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in coastal areas throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    55/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    38/100

Air quality in Vennesla kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vennesla kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Vennesla kommune are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Vennesla kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vennesla kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Vennesla kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Vennesla kommune?
Vennesla kommune works through a pollen season that gets underway in February and lasts through August, with alder and hazel arriving first as early as February, with birch building to the season's sharpest peak into May. Grass pollen then carries the season through June and July. With the coastal pine and oak woodland surrounding Vennesla kommune, the local climate adds its own local variation on top of the general national pattern.
How often is the Vennesla kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vennesla 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 Vennesla 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 Vennesla 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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