Barcaldine pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (16 September) pollen in Barcaldine is none
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 September 2026) acacia at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 16 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Queensland
Is pollen high in Barcaldine right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Barcaldine.
Will pollen levels change in Barcaldine tomorrow?
On 17 September 2026, pollen conditions in Barcaldine will be different from today, with acacia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Barcaldine this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Barcaldine?
On 16 September 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Barcaldine.
When is pollen season in Barcaldine?
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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