Bathurst pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bathurst is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - acacia at low levels. Over the following five days acacia will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bathurst, on the Central Tablelands, combines eucalypt woodland and wattle with extensive grazing and cropping pasture, plus introduced deciduous street trees such as elm and oak that give the city notable autumn colour. Cypress and pine plantings are also common in the surrounding rural districts, and heritage parkland adds further ornamental tree cover through the historic city.

Today - 16 July

  • 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

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 - 17 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    8/100

  • 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 Bathurst right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Bathurst.

Will pollen levels change in Bathurst tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bathurst will be different from today, with acacia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bathurst this week?

According to the five-day outlook, acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bathurst?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Bathurst.

When is pollen season in Bathurst?
Bathurst's pollen season runs from August through January, with tree pollen from eucalypts, wattle, and introduced elms and oaks peaking in August and September and rye grass pollen from October to December bringing an elevated thunderstorm asthma risk during spring storms on the Central Tablelands. Its elevated, inland climate shifts the season slightly later than on the coast, with frosty winters delaying early flowering. Frosty tableland mornings typical of the district can occasionally delay the very start of the season most years.
How often is the Bathurst pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bathurst 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 Bathurst 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 Bathurst, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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