Saanich pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Saanich is medium; grass is medium; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains low, grass declining. 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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Saanich's Garry oak ecosystems and Mount Douglas forest feature arbutus and oak as dominant pollen sources, with Blenkinsop Valley farmland contrasting the university-adjacent residential neighbourhoods surrounding the Saanich Peninsula.
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
30/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
5/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
8/100
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
22/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
1/100
Air quality in Saanich
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Saanich right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Saanich are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Saanich tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Saanich will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Saanich 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 Saanich?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Saanich. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, birch, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Saanich?
How often is the Saanich pollen forecast updated?
The Saanich pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Saanich 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 Saanich 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 Saanich, 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 Saanich.
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