Nanaimo pollen forecast — Newcastle Island neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Newcastle Island, Nanaimo is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels, ragweed 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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Newcastle Island Marine Park features Douglas fir, arbutus, and Garry oak forest as dominant pollen sources on this car-free island reachable only by passenger ferry from Nanaimo's harbour.
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
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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
5/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Nanaimo right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Nanaimo.
Will pollen levels change in Nanaimo tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Nanaimo will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Nanaimo this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Nanaimo?
On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Nanaimo.
When is pollen season in Nanaimo?
How often is the Nanaimo pollen forecast updated?
The Nanaimo pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Newcastle Island, Nanaimo.
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