Matane pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Matane is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, grass increasing, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Matane's St. Lawrence River estuary and Gaspé foothill setting features spruce, birch, and coastal grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between shoreline greenery and the built-up shrimp-fishing town centre.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    56/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Matane right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Matane are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Matane tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Matane will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Matane this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Matane?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Matane. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Matane?
Perched on the Gaspé Peninsula's north shore facing the Saint Lawrence, Matane experiences a cool, maritime-influenced pollen season, with boreal and mixed forest producing a delayed spring tree bloom, while the region's salmon-river valleys and coastal air keep grass and ragweed exposure fairly light.
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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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