Banff pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Banff is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Banff's Bow Valley setting within Banff National Park features lodgepole pine, spruce, and subalpine meadow as dominant pollen sources beneath Cascade Mountain and Mount Rundle.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
45/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
20/100
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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
49/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
26/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Banff right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Banff are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Banff tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Banff will be different from today, with grass at medium levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Banff this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Banff?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Banff. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress, oak, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Banff?
How often is the Banff pollen forecast updated?
The Banff pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Banff 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 Banff 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 Banff, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Banff.
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