Alice Springs pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Alice Springs is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Around Alice Springs, the MacDonnell Ranges frame a landscape of mulga woodland, spinifex hummock grassland and saltbush plains. River red gums line the usually dry bed of the Todd River, providing the only substantial tree cover in an otherwise low, drought-adapted shrub and grass community. Wattles (acacia) are widespread and can flower heavily after rain. There's little introduced or ornamental planting outside town, so most airborne pollen comes from native arid-zone species rather than the exotic grasses and trees common in southern capitals.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Alice Springs right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Alice Springs.

Will pollen levels change in Alice Springs tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Alice Springs will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Alice Springs this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Alice Springs?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Alice Springs.

When is pollen season in Alice Springs?
Alice Springs sits in the arid Red Centre, where pollen doesn't follow the neat spring-to-summer rhythm of coastal cities. Grasses and native shrubs respond opportunistically to rain rather than season, so flowering can flare up within weeks of a downpour at almost any time of year. That said, the driest, hottest months (Dec-Feb) tend to suppress pollen output, while cooler months after rain, especially autumn and late winter, more reliably bring flowering mulga, acacia and grasses. Overall pollen counts stay low compared with the coast, punctuated by short, rain-triggered spikes.
How often is the Alice Springs pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs 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 Alice Springs, 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 Alice Springs.

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