Sooke pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Sooke is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed at low levels. Over the following five days grass and ragweed 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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Sooke's temperate rainforest setting on Vancouver Island's south coast features western red cedar and salal understory as pollen sources, with Sooke Harbour's inlet ringed by fishing wharves.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
12/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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
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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
10/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
1/100
Air quality in Sooke
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sooke right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Sooke are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Sooke tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Sooke will be different from today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sooke 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 Sooke?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Sooke. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sooke?
How often is the Sooke pollen forecast updated?
The Sooke pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sooke 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 Sooke 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 Sooke, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Sooke.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
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