Pleven pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Pleven is medium; mugwort is medium. 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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Pleven's parks and the Vit River corridor oak and linden account for most of the tree pollen locally, with grass from Pleven farmland contributing through late spring and early summer. Greener districts see higher counts than the built-up centre.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
32/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
16/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
63/100
Air quality in Pleven
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Pleven right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Pleven are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Pleven tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Pleven will be different from today, with grass at low levels and artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pleven 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 Pleven?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Pleven. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Pleven?
How often is the Pleven pollen forecast updated?
The Pleven pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Pleven 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 Pleven 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 Pleven, 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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