Vratsa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Vratsa is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Vratsa's Vratsa gorge and the Leva River valley oak and hornbeam count among the leading tree pollen sources here, with grass adding to counts from late spring. Vratsa farmland and woodland nearby contribute further tree and grass allergens through the season.

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):

    Low

    17/100

  • 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

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vratsa right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vratsa tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Vratsa will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vratsa this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Vratsa?

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

When is pollen season in Vratsa?
In Vratsa, the pollen year begins with hazel and alder as early as January, builds to a oak and hornbeam peak in spring, and continues with grass into early summer, tailing off by August. Ragweed adds a late-season tail in areas closest to farmland and disturbed ground.
How often is the Vratsa pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vratsa 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 Vratsa 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 Vratsa, 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 Vratsa.

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