Edmonton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Edmonton is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Edmonton sees oak and birch as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once moist Atlantic fronts set in. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

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

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Edmonton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Edmonton are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Edmonton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Edmonton will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Edmonton this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Edmonton?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Edmonton. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, willow, alder, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Edmonton?
The tree pollen story in Edmonton is really about oak and birch, in that order. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Edmonton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Edmonton 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton, 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 Edmonton.

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