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Mushrooms in Latvia: current outlook & forecast

Mushroom weather and foraging update in Latvia: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.

Unfavourable

Honey Fungus

Low prospects in Latvia: Honey Fungus reaches 25/100 and falls short of expectations. Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. Little changes over time: values remain weak throughout. The sample covers elevations from 6 to 153 metres and reflects common woodland heights.

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Recent days and outlook

4 Nov · 25/100 · Honey Fungus

Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (25/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.

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Historical occurrence density in this region

This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).

  1. Jan hardly any
  2. Feb hardly any
  3. Mar hardly any
  4. Apr hardly any
  5. May few
  6. Jun hardly any
  7. Jul hardly any
  8. Aug peak
  9. Sept many
  10. Oct moderate
  11. Nov hardly any
  12. Dec hardly any

The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).

Frequently reported edible mushrooms:

Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.

Season calendar of typical species

The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.

Honey Fungus

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Parasol Mushroom

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Penny Bun

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Golden Chanterelle

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun season, rare here
  7. Jul season, rare here
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Horn of Plenty

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov season, rare here
  12. Dec out of season

Saffron Milk Cap

  1. Jan out of season
  2. Feb out of season
  3. Mar out of season
  4. Apr out of season
  5. May out of season
  6. Jun out of season
  7. Jul out of season
  8. Aug season
  9. Sept season
  10. Oct season
  11. Nov out of season
  12. Dec out of season

Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.

Climate & soil moisture in Latvia

Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.

Typical woodland & habitat types in Latvia

Across 8 woodland samples in Latvia, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (4/8), broad-leaved forest (2/8) and coniferous forest (2/8). Elevations between 6 m and 153 m.

What the forecast is based on

FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.

Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in Latvia

Are there mushrooms in Latvia right now?

In Latvia, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.

What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Latvia?

General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.

Which mushrooms are doing well in Latvia right now?

The most promising species in Latvia right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).

In which months are mushrooms found in Latvia?

According to reported finds, mushrooms in Latvia appear mainly in these months: August, September and October. Most finds fall in: August.

Which elevation zones are covered in Latvia?

The analysed sites in Latvia fall into these elevation zones: lowlands.

Is there a daily mushroom report in Latvia?

Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Latvia: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.

What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in Latvia?

Early morning after damp nights works best.

Keep your favourite spots in Latvia in view

Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Latvia, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.

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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.