Adelaide Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (7 October) pollen in Adelaide is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia increasing, cypress increasing, eucalyptus increasing, grass increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 12/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 14/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 16/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 26/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 38/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 25/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 32/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Adelaide is surrounded mainly by built-up land, which covers around 89% of the nearby area. Olive heads the list of allergenic trees nearby, ahead of ash. Grasses are a major source, with pigweed and plantain adding to the weed pollen load. In the immediate area, street trees, parks and lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts.
Tree pollen peaks in late spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and olive and ash are in full flower. Grasses take over in late spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. The season closes with pigweed and plantain from early summer into early fall. Winter is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in South Australia
Is pollen high in Adelaide right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Adelaide are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, grass, and acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Adelaide tomorrow?
On 8 October 2026, pollen conditions in Adelaide will be different from today, with cypress, myrtle, grass, acacia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Adelaide this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, grass, and acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Adelaide?
On 7 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Adelaide. myrtle, grass, and acacia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Adelaide?
How often is the Adelaide pollen forecast updated?
The Adelaide pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Adelaide 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 Adelaide 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 Adelaide, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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