Prince Rupert pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Prince Rupert is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains high, mugwort increasing. Over the following five days mugwort and 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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Prince Rupert's temperate rainforest island setting features Sitka spruce, hemlock, and dense fern understory as pollen sources amid one of Canada's wettest, foggiest port cities.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    63/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    67/100

Air quality in Prince Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Prince Rupert right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Prince Rupert are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Prince Rupert tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Prince Rupert will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, grass at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Prince Rupert this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Prince Rupert?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Prince Rupert. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Prince Rupert?
Perched on a rainy, fog-prone island off BC's north coast, Prince Rupert experiences one of the coolest, wettest pollen seasons in the province, with a muted, delayed spring bloom from hemlock and cedar, and almost no ragweed presence given the relentless coastal precipitation and thin surrounding farmland.
How often is the Prince Rupert pollen forecast updated?

The Prince Rupert pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert, 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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