Elbasan pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Elbasan is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Elbasan's parks and the Shkumbin River corridor olive and plane are the dominant tree species for pollen here, and grass from the neighbouring Elbasan countryside keeps counts elevated into early summer. Local wind patterns help clear the air on breezier days.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Elbasan right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Elbasan are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Elbasan tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Elbasan will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Elbasan this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Elbasan?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Elbasan. cypress, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Elbasan?
Elbasan's pollen season runs from January through August. It opens with hazel and alder in late winter, moves into a strong olive and plane peak through spring, and grass takes over through early summer before the season eases. Surrounding farmland and woodland add further combined tree and grass pollen through the peak weeks.
How often is the Elbasan pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Elbasan 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 Elbasan 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 Elbasan, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Elbasan.

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