Vikersund pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Vikersund is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Vikersund is a small Buskerud village in Modum municipality on Lake Tyrifjorden where birch, hazel, and lakeside woodland are the main local pollen sources. Lake Tyrifjorden moderates local temperatures and can influence pollen dispersal, while the inland continental Buskerud climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression with birch peaking through April and May before grass contributes through June and July and mugwort extends exposure into September.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

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

    17/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

Air quality in Vikersund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vikersund right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Vikersund are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Vikersund tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Vikersund will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vikersund this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Vikersund?

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

When is pollen season in Vikersund?
The yearly pollen cycle in Vikersund plays out between February and August, with an early alder and hazel signal already by February, before a strong birch peak sets in through to May. Grass pollen rounds out Vikersund's season through the summer months of June and July. With the sheltered valleys and farmland typical of this part of eastern Norway, the local climate adds its own local variation on top of the general national pattern.
How often is the Vikersund pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vikersund 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 Vikersund 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 Vikersund, 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 Vikersund.

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