Barcoo Shire pollen forecast — Eaton Channels neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Eaton Channels, Barcoo Shire is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (31 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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Located just around the area, this area has the waterside growth here is largely wattle and casuarina, both efficient wind-pollen dispersers. Small shifts in elevation or soil type can move these figures a little either way. Neighboring areas with similar land cover tend to show a closely matching pollen mix.

Today - 30 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

    1/100

  • 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 - 31 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

    21/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Barcoo Shire right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Barcoo Shire are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Barcoo Shire tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Barcoo Shire will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Barcoo Shire 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 Barcoo Shire?

On 30 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Barcoo Shire. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Barcoo Shire?
In Eaton Channels, temperatures climbing to 22.1°C by September likely mark the start of the main pollen release, with humidity around 31% helping keep counts airborne. Warmer conditions by December (31.9°C, 31% humidity) sustain grass pollen through the season, before rainfall of 52mm in March and cooling toward 15.1°C in June bring the season to a close.
How often is the Barcoo Shire pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Barcoo Shire 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 Barcoo Shire 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 Barcoo Shire, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Eaton Channels, Barcoo Shire.

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