Edmonton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Edmonton will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, grass at medium levels

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

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

Sitting at the confluence of the North Saskatchewan River on the open prairie, Edmonton experiences a sharp, continental pollen season, with elm and poplar driving an intense spring bloom, followed by a hot, dry grass season and a strong ragweed presence fed by surrounding farmland each August.

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

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.

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 Edmonton, 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.