Balchik pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Balchik is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Located on the Black Sea coast beneath chalk cliffs, Balchik in Dobrich draws most of its tree pollen from oak and pine, while grass contributes further exposure as the season progresses. Green spaces close to the built-up centre see noticeably different totals than the more open outskirts nearby, where surrounding farmland and woodland add their own seasonal contribution to the mix.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    22/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Balchik right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Balchik.

Will pollen levels change in Balchik tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Balchik will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Balchik this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Balchik?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Balchik.

When is pollen season in Balchik?
hazel and alder opens the pollen season in Balchik as early as February, with oak and pine building through the following weeks before grass carries exposure into early summer; the overall window runs February to September. Mugwort and ragweed can extend exposure into September in open, farmed surroundings. Conditions on the Black Sea coast beneath chalk cliffs shape how quickly pollen disperses once the peak has passed.
How often is the Balchik pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Balchik 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 Balchik 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 Balchik, 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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