Altamura pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Altamura's parks and the Murge plateau landscape almond and lentisk dominate locally, and grass from nearby Puglia farmland extends exposure into spring. Hot, dry summer conditions then suppress pollen production for months.

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

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Altamura right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Altamura are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Altamura tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Altamura will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Altamura this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Altamura?

On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Altamura. artemisia, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Altamura?
Altamura's clearest pollen exposure comes from almond and lentisk in late winter into spring, with grass extending it briefly before the Mediterranean summer heat and drought suppress vegetation; the window runs January to June. Exposure tends to be sharper and shorter-lived than in more temperate parts of Europe.
How often is the Altamura pollen forecast updated?

The Altamura pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Altamura 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 Altamura 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 Altamura, 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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