Ballarat pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Ballarat is low; acacia is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days acacia will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Ballarat, a former goldfields city, features extensive parkland, avenues of introduced elms and oaks, and eucalypt woodland on its outskirts, alongside grazing pasture typical of Victoria's Central Highlands. Botanic gardens and heritage plantings add further ornamental tree pollen each spring, and remnant box-ironbark forest survives in patches around the city's fringe. Botanic gardens and heritage parklands add a further significant ornamental layer to the city's vegetation.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    15/100

  • 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 Ballarat right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Ballarat are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Ballarat tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ballarat this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Ballarat?

On 16 July 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Ballarat. cypress and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Ballarat?
Ballarat's pollen season runs from August through January, with tree pollen from eucalypts, wattle, and introduced elms and oaks peaking in August and September and rye grass pollen from October to December bringing an elevated thunderstorm asthma risk during spring storms. The city's elevated, cool climate keeps the season slightly later than in Melbourne, with cooler nights sometimes delaying the peak grass pollen weeks. Frosty highland mornings typical of the district can occasionally delay the very start of the tree pollen season by a week or two.
How often is the Ballarat pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ballarat 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 Ballarat 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 Ballarat, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Ballarat.

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