Svishtov pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Svishtov is low; mugwort is low. 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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Svishtov's tree pollen is dominated by birch and oak, a pattern typical of Veliko Tarnovo and reinforced by its position on the Danube river bank in northern Bulgaria; grass and late-season herbs adds further exposure from nearby farmland through the warmer months. Parks and leafier streets tend to register higher counts than the built-up core.

Today - 9 August

  • 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):

    Low

    8/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    45/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Svishtov right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Svishtov are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Svishtov tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Svishtov will be different from today, with grass at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Svishtov 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 Svishtov?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Svishtov. grass, willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Svishtov?
The pollen calendar in Svishtov runs February to September: hazel and elm first, a birch and oak peak through the middle stretch, then grass and late-season herbs carrying things into summer. ragweed adds a further stretch of exposure into September across open countryside. Svishtov's location on the Danube river bank in northern Bulgaria tends to soften the tail end of the season.
How often is the Svishtov pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Svishtov 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 Svishtov 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 Svishtov, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Svishtov.

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