Belconnen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Belconnen is low; acacia is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Belconnen sits on Canberra's northern edge, a planned town centre where extensive lawns and planted avenues of exotic deciduous trees — oak, elm, ash — meet remnant yellow box-red gum woodland and grassland reserves along the surrounding hills and Lake Ginninderra. Introduced pasture and turf grasses are the leading source of airborne pollen through spring and early summer here, layered over an earlier, shorter eucalypt and wattle season in the cooler months.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    6/100

  • 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

    4/100

  • 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 Belconnen right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Belconnen are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Belconnen tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Belconnen will be similar to today, with acacia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Belconnen 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 Belconnen?

On 16 July 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Belconnen. cypress and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Belconnen?
Belconnen, one of Canberra's major districts, follows the Southern Tablelands' temperate pollen pattern, with a season running broadly August to January. Tree pollen from oak, elm, plane and cypress species, extensively planted throughout Canberra's suburbs, builds from August, followed by a ryegrass-dominated grass pollen peak from October to December. Canberra's inland, elevated basin setting brings cold winters and warm, dry summers, and the city's high proportion of introduced deciduous trees makes it one of the more tree-pollen-heavy parts of temperate Australia.
How often is the Belconnen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Belconnen 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 Belconnen 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 Belconnen, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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