Lara Station Wetlands, Barcaldine Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Lara Station Wetlands, Barcaldine is none.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) acacia at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| 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 - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Barcaldine is surrounded mainly by open grassland, with a good deal of woodland. Along a stream or river nearby, trees, shrubs and reeds grow in the damper ground and add their own pollen. In the immediate area, the surrounding woods make trees an important source; open grassland adds grass and weed pollen.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in early spring and fading by mid-fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. In this dry climate, pollen can linger in the air for long spells without rain. Actual levels on any given day depend on the weather, with dry, breezy days the worst and wet days the mildest.
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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 7 October 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, cypress, myrtle, grass, and acacia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Barcaldine?
On 6 October 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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