Shumen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Shumen is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will remain stable. 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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Shumen's parks and the Poройна River corridor linden and acacia provide the bulk of tree pollen, with grass from nearby Shumen farmland extending the season into summer. Exposure is higher near green corridors than in the denser urban core.

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

    29/100

  • 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

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Shumen right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Shumen tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Shumen this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Shumen?

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

When is pollen season in Shumen?
The pollen calendar in Shumen starts with hazel and alder, shifts to linden and acacia through the spring weeks, and grass extends the season into early summer, spanning January through August overall. Urban heat can nudge the season a little earlier here than in the surrounding countryside.
How often is the Shumen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Shumen 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 Shumen 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 Shumen, 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 Shumen.

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