Burlington pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Burlington is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium, grass at low levels. 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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Burlington's Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario shoreline setting features oak, maple, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between escarpment woodland and the lakeside suburban streets between Hamilton and Toronto.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    29/100

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

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    44/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Burlington right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Burlington tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Burlington 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 Burlington?

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

When is pollen season in Burlington?
Neighbouring Oakville along the same stretch of Lake Ontario, Burlington experiences a nearly identical lake-effect pattern, with mild shoreline air pushing tree pollen earlier, sustaining a long humid grass season, and drawing out ragweed later into fall than communities set further inland.
How often is the Burlington pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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