Vinstra pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Vinstra is high; cypress and mugwort are high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high, cypress declining. 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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Vinstra is a small Innlandet town in Nord-Fron municipality in the Gudbrandsdalen valley on the Vinstra River where birch, hazel, and valley farmland vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The Gudbrandsdalen valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the inland continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression with birch peaking through April and May before grass contributes through June and July and mugwort extends into September throughout this Peer Gynt country community.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    62/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    53/100

Air quality in Vinstra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vinstra right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vinstra tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Vinstra will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels and cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vinstra 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 Vinstra?

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

When is pollen season in Vinstra?
The yearly pollen cycle in Vinstra begins in March and continues through August, opening with alder and hazel from the start of March, followed by a sharp birch peak into May. Grass pollen extends the season into the following June and July. With the more continental inland climate around Vinstra, the local climate gives this area its own distinct rhythm within the wider Norwegian season.
How often is the Vinstra pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vinstra 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 Vinstra 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 Vinstra, 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.)

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