Lovech pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lovech is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing, grass 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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Lovech's position on the Osam river at the foot of the Balkan mountains means oak and pine dominate the local tree pollen count, with grass from surrounding Lovech land adding to totals into early summer. The mix of built-up streets and nearby open ground creates uneven exposure across the town, and residents on the leafier fringes tend to notice higher counts than those nearer the centre.

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):

    Low

    20/100

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

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    47/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lovech right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lovech are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Lovech tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lovech 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 Lovech?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Lovech. grass, willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Lovech?
hazel and elm opens the pollen season in Lovech as early as late winter, with oak and pine building through the following weeks before grass carries exposure into early summer; the overall window runs the February-to-September window. mugwort and ragweed can extend exposure into September in open, farmed surroundings. Conditions on the Osam river at the foot of the Balkan mountains shape how quickly pollen disperses once the peak has passed.
How often is the Lovech pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lovech 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 Lovech 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 Lovech, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Lovech.

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