Kitchener pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Kitchener is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort 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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Kitchener's Grand River valley setting features oak, maple, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between riverside greenery and the built-up former manufacturing city centre. Surrounding farmland extends substantial grass pollen.
Today - 9 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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
24/100
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
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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):
Low
10/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
19/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
46/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kitchener right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kitchener are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Kitchener tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kitchener will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kitchener 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 Kitchener?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Kitchener. cypress, grass, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kitchener?
How often is the Kitchener pollen forecast updated?
The Kitchener pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kitchener 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 Kitchener 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 Kitchener, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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