Vancouver pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Vancouver is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels. 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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Vancouver's temperate rainforest setting features red cedar, Douglas fir, and bigleaf maple as dominant pollen sources, with Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains contrasting the dense downtown peninsula between English Bay and Burrard Inlet.

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):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    53/100

Air quality in Vancouver

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge Commercial Drive Downtown Vancouver Dunbar Gastown Granville Island Kerrisdale Kitsilano Lynn Canyon Park Marpole Mount Pleasant Point Grey Queen Elizabeth Park Riley Park Science World Vancouver Art Gallery VanDusen Botanical Garden West End Yaletown

Sports venues in Vancouver

BC Place Nat Bailey Stadium Point Grey Golf and Country Club Rogers Arena Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club UBC Thunderbird Stadium

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vancouver right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Vancouver are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Vancouver tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

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

When is pollen season in Vancouver?
Wrapped in Pacific marine air along Burrard Inlet, Vancouver experiences an unusually long and mild pollen season, with alder and cedar releasing pollen as early as February, grasses staying active through a cool, damp summer, and mould spores often outlasting ragweed as the region's dominant late-season allergen compared with drier parts of Canada.
How often is the Vancouver pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver, 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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