Vratsa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Vratsa is high; grass is high; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and 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
Vratsa's Vratsa gorge and the Leva River valley feature oak, linden, and hornbeam as the main tree pollen sources, with the Vratsa Balkan Mountain woodland particularly significant from the dramatic gorge setting above. Surrounding Danubian plain farmland extends grass pollen across the city, while the gorge channels airflows and concentrates pollen under certain wind conditions throughout the season.
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):
Low
17/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
62/100
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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):
Low
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
56/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Vratsa right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Vratsa are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Vratsa tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Vratsa will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Vratsa this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Vratsa?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Vratsa. cypress are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Vratsa?
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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Vratsa.
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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