Riga pollen forecast — Vecrīga (Old Town) neighborhood

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Riga are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

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

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Riga. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

As a part of Riga, Vecrīga (Old Town) follows the same broad rhythm: alder and hazel to start, birch and oak through the spring peak, and grass pollen carrying into summer across the April-to-August window.

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

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.

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 Riga, 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.