Richmond Hill pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Richmond Hill is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Richmond Hill's Oak Ridges Moraine setting features oak, maple, and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the protected moraine woodland and the dense suburban residential streets north of Toronto.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Richmond Hill right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Richmond Hill are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Richmond Hill tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Richmond Hill will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Richmond Hill. willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Richmond Hill?
North of Toronto on the Oak Ridges Moraine, Richmond Hill experiences the same early spring tree bloom common across the GTA, a warm and sustained grass season through summer, and a ragweed count that climbs steadily as September approaches and farmland to the north releases pollen.
How often is the Richmond Hill pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Richmond Hill.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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