Orillia pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Orillia is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, mugwort increasing, grass 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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Orillia's Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe setting features oak, maple, and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between lakeside greenery and the built-up cottage-country gateway town centre.
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):
Low
14/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
33/100
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
8/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
28/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
47/100
Air quality in Orillia
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Orillia right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Orillia are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Orillia tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Orillia will be different from today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels and artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Orillia 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 Orillia?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Orillia. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Orillia?
How often is the Orillia pollen forecast updated?
The Orillia pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Orillia 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 Orillia 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 Orillia, 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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