Varna pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Varna is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will decrease. 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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Varna's coastal setting on the Black Sea oak and acacia are the leading pollen sources, with grass becoming significant from late spring onward. The Varna farmland nearby and any local parks both shape how exposure varies across the area.

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

    33/100

  • 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

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Varna right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Varna tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Varna 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 Varna?

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

When is pollen season in Varna?
Spring in Varna brings the sharpest pollen exposure, led by oak and acacia after an early hazel and alder start; grass extends the season into summer, with the overall period running February through July. Calmer, drier days tend to let pollen linger longer here than in windier weather.
How often is the Varna pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Varna 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 Varna 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 Varna, 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 Varna.

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