Orem pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Orem 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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Orem's parks and the Provo River corridor feature oak, ash, and cottonwood as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. The Wasatch Mountain foothills to the east contribute pine and grass pollen, while the enclosed Utah Valley setting concentrates pollen under prevailing winds and spring temperature inversions across the city.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
15/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
28/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
2/100
Air quality in Orem
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Orem right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Orem are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Orem tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Orem will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Orem 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 Orem?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Orem. artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, and ambrosia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Orem?
How often is the Orem pollen forecast updated?
The Orem pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Orem 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 Orem 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 Orem, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Orem.
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