Pollen forecast

The pollen forecasts for Akureyri and the Capital Area are updated daily, every working day until the end of September, at which time the pollen season ends in Iceland. In creating pollen forecasts, pollination data and the latest weather forecast are used to estimate how much pollen can be expected over the next few days. The amount of pollen is divided into the categories: “none”, “small”, “medium”, or “high”. The forecast indicates which pollen grains can be expected in the atmosphere and what the expected development in their quantity is.

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With the pollen forecast, pollen allergy sufferers can avoid pollen at its peak, take allergy medication, plan outdoor activities for times when the pollen count is low, avoid places where the pollen count is high, or, in the worst case, avoid the outdoors altogether.

It is important to realise that pollen forecasts are limited as many variables can affect the amount of pollen in the air, including the time of day, sudden weather changes, and the source of pollen. Airborne pollen can travel a long way and their number and composition can vary greatly in different places. The composition and number of pollen grains can have different effects on individuals. This depends on the severity of the individuals’ allergy and their general health condition. However, the main objective of pollen forecasting is to enable those suffering from a pollen allergy to take measures to protect themselves when pollen is abundant in the air.

More information about pollen and pollen monitoring.