Sandanski pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Sandanski is medium; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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As part of Blagoevgrad, Sandanski lies in the Struma valley beneath the Pirin mountains and sees birch and oak as its main tree pollen contributors; grass builds from the surrounding countryside as spring advances. The town's mix of open and built-up ground means exposure is rarely uniform across the area.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
1/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
29/100
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
14/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
44/100
Air quality in Sandanski
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sandanski right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sandanski are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sandanski tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sandanski will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sandanski 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 Sandanski?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Sandanski. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sandanski?
How often is the Sandanski pollen forecast updated?
The Sandanski pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sandanski 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 Sandanski 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 Sandanski, 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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