Vikeså pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Vikeså is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains low. 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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Vikeså is a small Rogaland village in Gjesdal municipality in the inland Dalane area where birch, hazel, and valley farmland vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The Atlantic-influenced southwestern Norwegian climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions and birch peaks through April and May before grass from surrounding Gjesdal farmland contributes through June and July and mugwort extends into September. The inland valley setting concentrates pollen under calm conditions throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

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

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

Air quality in Vikeså

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vikeså right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vikeså tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Vikeså will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vikeså 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 Vikeså?

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

When is pollen season in Vikeså?
Vikeså typically experiences a pollen season that spans February through August, beginning with alder and hazel picking up from February, followed by a sharp birch peak that holds through May. Grass pollen then carries the season through the summer months of June and July. With the farmland and coastal heath surrounding Vikeså, the local climate adds its own local variation on top of the general national pattern.
How often is the Vikeså pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vikeså 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 Vikeså 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 Vikeså, 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 Vikeså.

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