Oslo Half Marathon - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today

Race day: 12 Sep 2026
Distance: 21 km

Pollen levels are low today, with mugwort, cypress, and grass as the main active species. Air quality along the route is good, with all pollutants at low levels. Based on Airmine's forecast, which uses satellite data to calculate exposure every 200 metres along the route, air quality is at its worst 0.0 km after start. Pollen exposure peaks at 5.3 km after start.

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Oslo Half Marathon runs through the Oslo city streets and the Frognerparken area in this major Norwegian road race, with birch, oak, and linden as the main tree pollen sources along the urban route. The September race date falls after the main birch and grass season, while mugwort from surrounding Oslo woodland and farmland can still contribute in September and the Oslofjord proximity means onshore winds can periodically disperse residual pollen throughout this classic Norwegian capital half marathon.

Today - 10 August

Pollen

Alder (Alnus):

None

0/100

Birch (Betula):

None

0/100

Hazel (Corylus):

None

0/100

Cypress (Cupressaceae):

Low

8/100

Grass (Poaceae):

Low

6/100

Willow (Salicaceae):

None

0/100

Oak (Quercus):

None

0/100

Mugwort (Artemisia):

Low

9/100

Mulberry (Morus):

None

0/100

Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

None

0/100

Plane (Platanus):

None

0/100

Nettle (Urtica):

None

0/100

Acacia (Acacia):

None

0/100

Ragweed (Ambrosia):

None

0/100

Air Quality

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

1.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

0.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

1.8/100

Levels show the highest exposure along the full route

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is air quality worst on the Oslo Half Marathon route?

Based on today's forecast, O3 is forecast at good levels along the route today (18.7/100). Air quality is at its worst after 0.0 km into the route. Airmine calculates exposure at 200m intervals along the course using satellite-derived atmospheric data.

Where is pollen highest on the Oslo Half Marathon course?

Pollen exposure peaks at km 12.3 today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.

When is pollen worst during the Oslo Half Marathon season?

September coincides with peak mugwort season. Grass pollen typically rises in May-June.

How often is this forecast updated?

Updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Are pollen levels in Oslo Half Marathon 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 Oslo Half Marathon, 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.

Levels show the highest exposure along the full route. Airmine uses satellite data to calculate pollen and air quality every 200 metres along each race route, updated four times daily.

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.

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