Zakopane pollen forecast — Kasprowy Wierch neighborhood

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

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Zakopane will be different from today, with grass at high levels and cypress continuing to decline

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass 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 are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

Kasprowy Wierch's exposure begins with hazel and alder, typically from February, and beech and pine climbs to the top of the spring count; grass then picks up through early summer, with the overall window spanning February to August. Local wind exposure near the local parks and green spaces plays a role in how quickly counts clear on any given day.

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.