Vaughan pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Vaughan is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass 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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Vaughan's Humber River headwaters setting features oak, maple, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between river valley greenery and the rapidly-growing suburban commercial streets north of Toronto.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vaughan right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Vaughan are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Vaughan tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Vaughan will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vaughan 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 Vaughan?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Vaughan. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Vaughan?
Straddling the moraine north of Toronto, Vaughan largely follows the broader GTA rhythm, with its modest elevation offering only mild relief from the region's typical early tree bloom, sustained summer grass exposure, and the late-summer ragweed surge shared across much of York Region.
How often is the Vaughan pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vaughan 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 Vaughan 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 Vaughan, 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 Vaughan.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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