Plovdiv pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Plovdiv 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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Plovdiv's parks and the Maritsa River corridor oak and plane lead the tree pollen count, and grass from neighbouring Plovdiv farmland adds to totals into early summer. Local green spaces and built-up streets see noticeably different exposure.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
4/100
-
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
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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):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Plovdiv
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Plovdiv right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Plovdiv are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Plovdiv tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Plovdiv will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Plovdiv. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Plovdiv?
How often is the Plovdiv pollen forecast updated?
The Plovdiv pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Plovdiv.
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