Barraba pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Barraba is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (25 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Here, within the neighborhood, river oak thrives along the damp bank, a classic riparian wind-pollinator in this part of Australia. A nearby park's turf and plane trees layer additional pollen onto the seasonal grass count; this sits within the local area. Local readings for the surrounding area tend to follow this same general pattern.

Today - 24 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 - 25 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Barraba right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Barraba are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Barraba tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Barraba will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Barraba this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Barraba?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Barraba. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Barraba?
The bank's river oak kicks off the pollen season ahead of the rest, building through the depths of winter into September. Grass pollen climbs toward a November peak, then holding at a high level well into January before easing off. The overall order of species tends to hold steady, even as exact dates shift slightly each year.
How often is the Barraba pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Barraba 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 Barraba 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 Barraba, 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Barraba.

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