Pirot pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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oak and hornbeam lead the local pollen count in Pirot, which sits in an enclosed valley on the Nišava river; grass pollen from the wider Pirot landscape adds to totals as spring gives way to summer. Exposure tends to track green space closely, with the busiest streets generally registering lower counts.

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

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pirot right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Pirot are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Pirot tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pirot this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Pirot?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Pirot. hazel, cypress, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Pirot?
alder and elm opens the pollen season in Pirot as early as February, with oak and hornbeam building through the following weeks before grass pollen carries exposure into early summer; the overall window runs the February-to-September window. the Pannonian basin's notorious ragweed season builds from August into October, among the heaviest in Europe. Conditions in an enclosed valley on the Nišava river shape how quickly pollen disperses once the peak has passed.
How often is the Pirot pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pirot 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 Pirot 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 Pirot, 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 Pirot.

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