Bellingen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (16 September) pollen in Bellingen is moderate; cypress is moderate; eucalyptus is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 September 2026) cypress increasing, eucalyptus increasing, acacia at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 16 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 35/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 1/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 65/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Bellingen, in the Bellinger Valley, mixes river-flat dairy farming with rainforest-clad hills. Camphor laurel avenues, a legacy of historic rainforest clearing, line many roads and creek banks, while jacaranda is a prized flowering street tree in the town centre. Remnant subtropical rainforest with figs and hoop pine survives on steeper slopes. Pasture grasses cover the cleared valley floor. The valley's combination of camphor laurel, rainforest remnant and pasture gives a broad, prolonged pollen season.
Bellingen sits in the Bellinger Valley between the coast and the Dorrigo escarpment, and carries the subtropical north coast pattern of near-year-round background pollen with a clearer peak in spring. Eucalypt and paperbark trees flower August-October, and grass pollen across the valley's dairy flats and river terraces builds from September into December. The valley's still air on calm mornings can hold pollen close to the ground before the day's warming breeze clears it out.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Bellingen right now?
On 16 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Bellingen are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bellingen tomorrow?
On 17 September 2026, pollen conditions in Bellingen will be different from today, with acacia at low levels and cypress, myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bellingen this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, and acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bellingen?
On 16 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Bellingen. myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass and acacia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Bellingen?
How often is the Bellingen pollen forecast updated?
The Bellingen pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bellingen 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 Bellingen 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 Bellingen, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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