Canon City pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Canon City is high; grass is high; mugwort and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, grass declining, mugwort declining. 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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Canon City's setting on a canyon-mouth town along the Arkansas River in south-central Colorado supports piñon-juniper woodland, riverside cottonwood, and shortgrass prairie as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Individual yards and gardens around Canon City can still vary somewhat from this general pattern. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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):

    High

    55/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    47/100

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

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Canon City right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Canon City are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Canon City tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Canon City will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels and grass, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Canon City 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 Canon City?

On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Canon City. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Canon City?
The pollen calendar in Canon City opens with juniper and cottonwood starting March before ash extends the tree season through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and grass and sagebrush extend exposure into September. The dry mountain climate offers fewer rain breaks than more humid parts of the country.
How often is the Canon City pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Canon City 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 Canon City 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 Canon City, 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 Canon City.

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