Matera pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Matera is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing. Over the following five days grass will increase. 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

Matera's dramatic Gravina ravine and the surrounding Murge plateau landscape feature oak, olive, and lentisk as the main pollen sources, with the ravine setting creating distinctive local airflow patterns across the Sassi. Surrounding Basilicata farmland and Murge scrubland extend substantial tree and grass pollen, while the hot, dry climate concentrates pollen dispersal firmly during spring.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    50/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    51/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Matera right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Matera are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Matera tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Matera will be different from today, with grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Matera this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Matera?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Matera. alder, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Matera?
Matera's dramatic Gravina ravine setting creates distinctive local pollen dynamics. Olive and cypress open the season from January, with cypress contributing through spring, before grass from surrounding Basilicata farmland peaks through April and May. Mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September, while the ravine concentrates pollen under calm conditions and the Murge plateau scrubland contributes distinctive local sources.
How often is the Matera pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Matera 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 Matera 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 Matera, 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 Matera.

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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