Comox pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Comox is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Comox's harbour setting features Douglas fir, arbutus, and the Courtenay River estuary's wetland vegetation as pollen sources, with the Comox Glacier visible above this Vancouver Island military-base town.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    4/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Comox right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Comox are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Comox tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Comox will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Comox this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Comox?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Comox. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress, oak, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Comox?
Set along the Strait of Georgia at the foot of Vancouver Island's mountains, Comox experiences a mild, coastal pollen season, with alder and Douglas fir producing an early spring bloom, while the valley's farmland sustains a fairly steady grass season and modest ragweed presence through late summer.
How often is the Comox pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Comox 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 Comox 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 Comox, 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 Comox.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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