Okotoks pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Okotoks is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Okotoks's Sheep River valley setting features cottonwood, aspen, and foothills grassland as pollen sources at this fast-growing commuter town south of Calgary.
Today - 16 July
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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):
Medium
41/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
3/100
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
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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):
Medium
44/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
7/100
Air quality in Okotoks
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Okotoks right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Okotoks are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Okotoks tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Okotoks will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Okotoks this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Okotoks?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Okotoks. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Okotoks?
How often is the Okotoks pollen forecast updated?
The Okotoks pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Okotoks 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 Okotoks 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 Okotoks, 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 Okotoks.
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