Matane Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Matane is low; ragweed and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (cladosporium) remains low, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels, mold (alternaria) at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 9/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 6/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 14/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Matane sits among a blend of open water and built-up land, plus some open grassland. With the Lawrence River nearby, riverside vegetation along its banks contributes to the local mix. Local vegetation is sparse, so most pollen arrives on the wind from surrounding land. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Grasses take over in midsummer, with temperatures around 15°C, and their pollen lingers into late summer. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around freezing, pollen levels are low again. Weather shapes each of these periods: dry, windy spells drive levels up, and showers wash pollen out of the air.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Quebec
Is pollen high in Matane right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Matane are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Matane tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Matane will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Matane this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Matane?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Matane. grass and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Matane?
How often is the Matane pollen forecast updated?
The Matane pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Matane 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 Matane 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 Matane, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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