Air quality, pollen & UV in Plovdiv
Plovdiv has fair air quality today (European AQI 36), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 7°C at 08:00 to 24°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 72% humidity.
With an air quality index of 36, Plovdiv today sits around the average for Bulgaria (38). Of the 6 cities we track in Bulgaria, Plovdiv ranks 2 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (13 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Mugwort is the most present right now (2 grains/m³, low).
Pollutant breakdownDetails
Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | Low | 2 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | Low | 2.1 grains/m³ |
| Olive | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Ragweed | None | 0 grains/m³ |
Sun & UV today
UV index by hour
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 44 Moderate | 4 Moderate |
| 8 Oct | 43 Moderate | 5 Moderate |
| 9 Oct | 45 Moderate | 4 Moderate |
What do these values mean?
The European Air Quality Index (EAQI) runs from good to extremely poor based on PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and ozone. Lower is better.
Pollen is shown in grains per m³ of air and banded from none to very high. Thresholds differ per plant type and are indicative.
The UV index runs from low (0–2) to extreme (11+). From moderate (3+), wear sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Plovdiv air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Plovdiv good right now?
- Plovdiv has fair air quality today (European AQI 36), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 7°C at 08:00 to 24°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 72% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
- What is the pollen forecast in Plovdiv today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Plovdiv right now.
- How often is the Plovdiv air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Plovdiv are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Plovdiv today?
- The UV index in Plovdiv peaks at 4 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.