Veliko Tarnovo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Veliko Tarnovo is high; grass is high. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. 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
Veliko Tarnovo's hilltop setting and the Yantra River corridor feature oak, linden, and hornbeam as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded hilltops and the more built-up historic city centre. Surrounding Balkan Mountain farmland and the Balkan range woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Yantra valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the medieval capital.
Today - 25 June
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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):
High
67/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
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 - 26 June
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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
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
62/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Veliko Tarnovo right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Veliko Tarnovo are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Veliko Tarnovo tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Veliko Tarnovo will be similar to today, with grass at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Veliko Tarnovo this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Veliko Tarnovo?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Veliko Tarnovo. alder, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Veliko Tarnovo?
How often is the Veliko Tarnovo pollen forecast updated?
The Veliko Tarnovo pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Veliko Tarnovo 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 Veliko Tarnovo 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 Veliko Tarnovo, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Veliko Tarnovo.
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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