Oslo Half Marathon - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today

Race day: 12 Sep 2026
Distance: 21 km

Pollen levels are low to medium today, with grass and cypress as the main active species. Air quality along the route is fair. O3 (23.7/100) and NO2 (22.1/100) are fair. The remaining pollutants stay at good 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 10.2 km after start. Pollen exposure peaks at 6.2 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 - 16 July

Pollen

Alder (Alnus):

None

0/100

Birch (Betula):

None

0/100

Hazel (Corylus):

None

0/100

Cypress (Cupressaceae):

Low

15/100

Grass (Poaceae):

Medium

38/100

Willow (Salicaceae):

None

0/100

Oak (Quercus):

None

0/100

Mugwort (Artemisia):

None

0/100

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

10.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.8/100

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 fair levels along the route today (23.7/100). Air quality is at its worst after 10.2 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 4.0 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 grass 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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

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