Alexandra pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (16 September) pollen in Alexandra is low; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 September 2026) acacia remains low, cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 16 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 17/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 15/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 22/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 21/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 14/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Alexandra sits in the Goulburn Valley foothills, where eucalypt forest covers the surrounding hill country and river red gum lines the Goulburn River through the valley floor. Grazing pasture dominates cleared farmland, and remnant candlebark and manna gum occur on damper flats. Wattle flowers heavily on forest margins in late winter. The valley-and-hills setting gives a fairly typical Victorian foothill pollen profile, with eucalypt and pasture grass the two leading contributors through the season.
Alexandra sits where the Goulburn Valley meets the high country foothills, giving it a mixed pollen profile: tree pollen from surrounding eucalypt forest opens from late August, and grass pollen across the valley's grazing flats peaks in November. The foothill setting means cooler nights than the open valley floor further downstream, which can hold back the very start of the season by a week or so most years.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Alexandra right now?
On 16 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Alexandra are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Alexandra tomorrow?
On 17 September 2026, pollen conditions in Alexandra will be different from today, with acacia at low levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Alexandra this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Alexandra?
On 16 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Alexandra. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Alexandra?
How often is the Alexandra pollen forecast updated?
The Alexandra pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Alexandra 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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