Szombathely pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Szombathely is medium; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort increasing. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Szombathely's parks and the Gyöngyös River corridor oak and linden are the leading pollen sources, with grass becoming significant from late spring onward. The Vas farmland nearby and any local parks both shape how exposure varies across the area.

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):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

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

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    51/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Szombathely right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Szombathely are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Szombathely tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Szombathely 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 Szombathely?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Szombathely. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Szombathely?
The pollen calendar in Szombathely starts with hazel and alder, shifts to oak and linden through the spring weeks, and grass extends the season into early summer, spanning January through August overall. Calmer, drier days tend to let pollen linger longer here than in windier weather.
How often is the Szombathely pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Szombathely 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 Szombathely 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 Szombathely, 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.)

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