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Air quality, pollen & UV in Varna

Updated 5 Oct, 06:01 GMT

Varna has fair air quality today (European AQI 35), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 8°C at 08:00 to 21°C at 14:00, with barely any wind and 69% humidity.

With an air quality index of 35, Varna today sits around the average for Bulgaria (34). Of the 6 cities we track in Bulgaria, Varna ranks 4 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).

European AQI
35Fair
UV index · max today
4Moderate
Pollutant breakdownDetails
PM2.5
12.6 µg/m³
PM10
16 µg/m³
NO₂
9 µg/m³
Ozone
56 µg/m³
Saharan dust
0 µg/m³

Air quality today

Good to do today?

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Running / sport
Fine
🪟
Windows open
Fine
🧒
Kids outside
Fine
🍽️
Outdoor dining
Fine

Best time to be outside

☀️ Cleanest air: 01:00–04:00⚠️ Most polluted: 07:00–10:00

Who should take care today

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

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

Pollen levels right now

PollenLevelCount
AlderNone0 grains/m³
BirchNone0 grains/m³
GrassLow1.1 grains/m³
MugwortLow1.8 grains/m³
OliveNone0 grains/m³
RagweedLow0.1 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
~47 min
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Seek shade
11–15h

Next days outlook

DateMax AQIMax UV
5 Oct37 Fair4 Moderate
6 Oct37 Fair4 Moderate
7 Oct39 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.

Varna air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ

Is the air quality in Varna good right now?
Varna has fair air quality today (European AQI 35), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 4 (moderate). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 8°C at 08:00 to 21°C at 14:00, with barely any wind and 69% humidity. Air quality is acceptable for most people.
What is the pollen forecast in Varna today?
All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Varna right now.
How often is the Varna air quality data updated?
Air quality and pollen for Varna are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
How strong is the UV in Varna today?
The UV index in Varna 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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