Žilina pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Žilina's parks and the Váh and Kysuca river corridors birch and linden dominate the tree pollen here, followed by grass through early summer. Surrounding Žilina countryside adds to exposure, with levels varying between greener and more built-up parts of the area.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    48/100

  • 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):

    Low

    20/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    44/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Žilina right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Žilina tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Žilina this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and 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 Žilina?

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

When is pollen season in Žilina?
Žilina's pollen season runs from January through August. It opens with hazel and alder in late winter, moves into a strong birch and linden peak through spring, and grass takes over into early summer before the season eases. The nearby countryside and any nearby woodland tend to keep background levels topped up through summer.
How often is the Žilina pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Žilina 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 Žilina 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 Žilina, 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 Žilina.

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