Bacchus Marsh pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bacchus Marsh is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bacchus Marsh is known for its orchards and market gardens along the Werribee River, so stone fruit blossom and vegetable crops feature alongside the volcanic plain's grazing pasture; river red gum follows the watercourses and wattle brightens the surrounding hills each spring. Locally, wattle is usually the first to flower in late winter, with eucalypt blossom and pasture grasses following through spring; by mid-summer the grass pollen season has typically eased, leaving a quieter run into autumn.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Bacchus Marsh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bacchus Marsh right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Bacchus Marsh.

Will pollen levels change in Bacchus Marsh tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bacchus Marsh will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bacchus Marsh this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bacchus Marsh?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Bacchus Marsh.

When is pollen season in Bacchus Marsh?
Bacchus Marsh, known for its orchards and market gardens west of Melbourne, has a pollen season shaped by both fruit tree blossom and surrounding pasture. Tree pollen, including from ornamental and orchard species, appears from August, while grass pollen from paddocks and roadside verges peaks October to December. The valley's fertile alluvial soils support vigorous spring growth, and its slightly elevated, sheltered position can moderate temperature extremes, giving a grass season broadly in line with the wider Melbourne basin.
How often is the Bacchus Marsh pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bacchus Marsh 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 Bacchus Marsh 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 Bacchus Marsh, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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