Sudbury pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Sudbury is medium; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Sudbury's Canadian Shield setting features birch, spruce, and regenerated woodland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the historic mining-scarred landscape and the built-up northeastern Ontario city centre.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    26/100

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

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    22/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    59/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sudbury right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sudbury are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Sudbury tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sudbury this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Sudbury?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Sudbury. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Sudbury?
Set among the granite ridges and countless small lakes of the Canadian Shield, Sudbury experiences a cooler, compressed pollen season than southern Ontario, with birch and poplar dominating a shorter spring bloom, a modest summer grass window, and ragweed exposure that stays fairly light thanks to the rocky, less agricultural terrain surrounding the city.
How often is the Sudbury pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sudbury 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 Sudbury 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 Sudbury, 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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