Pernik pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Pernik is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. 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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Pernik's parks and the Struma River corridor oak and birch are the main contributors among tree species, and grass from nearby Pernik land adds further exposure into summer. The mix of green space and dense streets creates uneven exposure across the area.

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):

    Medium

    28/100

  • 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

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pernik right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Pernik tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Pernik will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pernik this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Pernik?

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

When is pollen season in Pernik?
Pernik sees hazel and alder open the season in late winter, with oak and birch following as the main spring peak and grass carrying exposure into early summer; the season runs January to August. Exposure varies noticeably between the green, leafier districts and the more built-up centre.
How often is the Pernik pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pernik 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 Pernik 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 Pernik, 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 Pernik.

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