Barcaldine pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (4 August) pollen in Barcaldine is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Barcaldine, further into the Queensland outback, shares Blackall's mulga and spinifex character, with coolibah and river red gum lining the district's watercourses and providing the main reliable tree pollen source. Native grasses cover grazing land when rainfall allows, and chenopod shrubland occurs on harder, drier soils. Sheep and cattle grazing dominates land use. Flowering here is episodic, driven by rain events rather than a predictable seasonal cycle.

Today - 4 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

    5/100

  • 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 - 5 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

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Barcaldine right now?

On 4 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Barcaldine are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Barcaldine tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Barcaldine will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Barcaldine 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 Barcaldine?

On 4 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Barcaldine. acacia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Barcaldine?
Barcaldine's semi-arid outback climate produces a pollen season governed by rainfall rather than the calendar. Background counts are low through most of the year, with grass pollen from the surrounding Mitchell grass downs appearing in short-lived surges after rain, typically clustering in spring but capable of occurring at other times if storms deliver enough moisture. Between these pulses, the district's characteristic dry heat keeps pollen activity minimal.
How often is the Barcaldine pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Barcaldine 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 Barcaldine 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 Barcaldine, 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: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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