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Air quality, pollen & UV in Stara Zagora

Updated 9 Oct, 06:02 GMT

Stara Zagora has fair air quality today (European AQI 39), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 13°C at 08:00 to 28°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 66% humidity.

With an air quality index of 39, Stara Zagora today sits around the average for Bulgaria (38). Of the 6 cities we track in Bulgaria, Stara Zagora ranks 3 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by PM2.5 (15 µg/m³). Among pollen types, Grass is the most present right now (1 grains/m³, low).

European AQI
39Fair
UV index · max today
4Moderate
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
14.6 µg/m³
PM10
18.2 µg/m³
NO₂
9.3 µg/m³
Ozone
46 µg/m³
Saharan dust
1 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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Running / sport
Fine
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Windows open
Fine
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Kids outside
Fine
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Outdoor dining
Fine

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 12:00–15:00⚠️ Most polluted: 21:00–24:00

Who should take care today

No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.

How affected are you in Stara Zagora today? Anonymous · shared with other visitors.

Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassLow0.6 grains/m³
MugwortLow0.6 grains/m³
OliveNone0 grains/m³
RagweedNone0 grains/m³

Sun & UV today

UV index by hour

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Sun protection

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Sunscreen
Recommended
🕶️
Sunglasses
Advised
⏱️
Burn time
~48 min
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Seek shade
12–15h

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
9 Oct43 Moderate4 Moderate
10 Oct42 Moderate4 Moderate
11 Oct38 Fair4 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.

GoodEAQI 0–20
FairEAQI 20–40
ModerateEAQI 40–60
PoorEAQI 60–80
Very poorEAQI 80–100
Extremely poorEAQI 100+

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.

Stara Zagora air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Stara Zagora good right now?
Stara Zagora has fair air quality today (European AQI 39), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 13°C at 08:00 to 28°C at 16:00, with barely any wind and 66% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Stara Zagora today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Stara Zagora right now.
How often is the Stara Zagora air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Stara Zagora are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Stara Zagora today?
The UV index in Stara Zagora peaks at 4 (moderate) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Levels are indicative, based on the Copernicus CAMS European model, and are not a medical diagnosis. If you have asthma or a severe allergy, follow your doctor’s advice.

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