Wainwright pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Wainwright is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
Wainwright's aspen parkland setting features poplar, prairie grassland, and grain farmland as pollen sources at this eastern Alberta military-base and agricultural town near CFB Wainwright.
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
38/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
20/100
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
39/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
24/100
Air quality in Wainwright
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Wainwright right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Wainwright are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Wainwright tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Wainwright will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Wainwright this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Wainwright?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Wainwright. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Wainwright?
How often is the Wainwright pollen forecast updated?
The Wainwright pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Wainwright 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 Wainwright 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 Wainwright, 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.
Check pollen in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Wainwright.
Get the full experience in the Airmine app.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.