Bucharest pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bucharest is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bucharest's urban green network, anchored by Herăstrău Park and the Dâmbovița River corridor oak and poplar are the dominant tree species for pollen here, and grass from the local Bucureşti countryside keeps counts elevated into early summer. Local wind patterns help clear the air on breezier days.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bucharest right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Bucharest are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bucharest tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bucharest this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bucharest?

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

When is pollen season in Bucharest?
Bucharest's pollen season runs from February through September. It opens with hazel and alder in late winter, moves into a strong oak and poplar peak across spring, and grass takes over into early summer before the season eases. Surrounding farmland and woodland add further tree and grass pollen through the peak weeks.
How often is the Bucharest pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bucharest 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 Bucharest 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 Bucharest, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bucharest.

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