Alice Springs pollen forecast — Anzac Hill neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Anzac Hill, Alice Springs is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Prominent red hill overlooking the town, its slopes covered in sparse arid vegetation — mulga and witchetty bush scrub, spinifex hummock grass and scattered river red gum in nearby watercourses. Introduced buffel grass, now widespread across Central Australia as pasture, is a major regional pollen contributor. The exposed hilltop setting allows wind-dispersed pollen from surrounding chenopod shrubland and grasses to travel readily across the township.

Today - 9 August

  • 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 - 10 August

  • 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):

    Low

    25/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Other Landmarks in Alice Springs

Anzac Hill Todd Mall

Sports venues in Alice Springs

Traeger Park (TIO Traeger Park)

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 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Alice Springs will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Alice Springs this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Alice Springs?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Alice Springs.

When is pollen season in Alice Springs?
Anzac Hill's lookout over Alice Springs sits within the arid central Australian pollen pattern, where background levels stay low for most of the year and grass and shrub pollen appear in short, sharp pulses after rain, most often in spring but possible whenever a storm delivers enough moisture to the surrounding MacDonnell Ranges country. Long dry stretches keep pollen activity minimal outside these episodes. The hill's sparse desert vegetation otherwise contributes little pollen outside these rain-triggered episodes.
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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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