Greater Sudbury pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Greater Sudbury is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining, ragweed declining. 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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Around Greater Sudbury, hazel and willow grow along the Vermilion River, both efficient wind pollinators. Near Greater Sudbury, nearby forest cover is built around oak and birch; birch is especially aggressive as an allergen. Greater Sudbury has nearby parkland keeps grass and ragweed counts ticking over with regularly mown lawns.
Today - 30 August
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
34/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
11/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Moderate
34/100
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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
19/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
20/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Greater Sudbury right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Greater Sudbury are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Greater Sudbury tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Greater Sudbury will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Greater Sudbury this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Greater Sudbury?
On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Greater Sudbury. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Greater Sudbury?
How often is the Greater Sudbury pollen forecast updated?
The Greater Sudbury pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Greater Sudbury.
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