Draper pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Draper is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, ragweed at low levels. 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.

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Draper's Salt Lake County Utah suburban setting features cottonwood, Gambel oak, and Rocky Mountain juniper as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the Wasatch Mountain foothills chaparral and oak woodland residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along Bangerter Highway. The Corner Canyon and Dry Creek corridor are particularly significant local sources, while the mountain-to-valley elevation gradient creates distinct pollen zones between the forested foothills and the flat valley floor below.

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

    20/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Draper right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Draper tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Draper will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Draper this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Draper?

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

When is pollen season in Draper?
Draper's Salt Lake Valley setting in Utah produces a season opening with elm and cottonwood in March before oak peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding Utah valley farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort extends exposure into September. The Wasatch Mountain backdrop concentrates pollen under certain easterly wind conditions, while the dry intermountain climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in more humid US cities throughout.
How often is the Draper pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Draper 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 Draper 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 Draper, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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