Vulcan pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Vulcan is medium; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, ragweed remains medium, mugwort increasing. 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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Vulcan's short-grass prairie setting features sagebrush and dryland grain farmland as pollen sources at this small southern Alberta town known for its Star Trek-themed tourism.

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):

    Medium

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    50/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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):

    Medium

    40/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    54/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vulcan right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vulcan tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vulcan 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 Vulcan?

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

When is pollen season in Vulcan?
Set amid open ranching country in southern Alberta, Vulcan experiences an intense grass and ragweed season driven by surrounding grain and cattle farmland, layered onto a fairly short, sharp spring tree bloom typical of the dry southern prairie.
How often is the Vulcan pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vulcan 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 Vulcan 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 Vulcan, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Vulcan.

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