Richmond pollen forecast — Britannia Shipyards neighborhood

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Richmond are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

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

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

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

Set along the Fraser River with historic cannery buildings, Britannia Shipyards experiences a river-moderated pollen season, with riverside vegetation producing a fairly typical spring bloom and a mild, steady grass pollen presence through summer.

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

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.

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, 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.