Zakopane pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Zakopane are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, hazel, and willow remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Zakopane will be similar to today, with hazel at low levels, cypress at medium levels, grass at high levels, willow at low levels

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

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

Early in Zakopane's season, hazel and alder sets things off around January, then a alder and hazel peak takes hold as spring progresses; grass keeps counts elevated through early summer, with the season running January to August. River and valley air movement plays a role in how quickly pollen clears in Zakopane.

The Zakopane 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 Zakopane, 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.