Carrara pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Carrara is high; grass is high; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Carrara's Carrione River corridor and the dramatic Apuan Alps marble landscape feature oak, pine, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with the quarry landscape framing a city where vegetation clusters along valley floors and lower slopes. Surrounding Lunigiana farmland extends grass and tree pollen across the area, while onshore Tyrrhenian winds can periodically disperse pollen.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    52/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    56/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Carrara right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Carrara are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Carrara tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Carrara will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Carrara this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Carrara?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Carrara. cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, birch, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Carrara?
Carrara's Apuan Alps marble landscape and the Tyrrhenian coastal position produce a season opening with hazel, olive, and cypress in January, with cypress contributing through spring, before birch and oak peak through April. Grass from surrounding Lunigiana farmland peaks through May and June, while mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September and onshore Tyrrhenian winds can periodically disperse pollen.
How often is the Carrara pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Carrara 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 Carrara 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 Carrara, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Carrara.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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