Benalla pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Benalla is moderate; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus are moderate; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) acacia no longer expected, cypress no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 20/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Benalla lies on the Broken River in Victoria's north-east, amid grazing and cropping country dotted with river red gum and box woodland; introduced deciduous street trees and wattle plantings give the town centre a classic Victorian country-town canopy. Seasonal flowering follows the usual temperate rhythm — wattle in late winter, eucalypt through spring, and grasses peaking as the weather warms toward summer — before pollen levels ease again in the cooler months.
Benalla, on the Broken River in Victoria's Hume region, sits in mixed grazing and cropping country with a fairly classic southeastern pollen pattern. Tree pollen from wattle, casuarina and introduced species builds from August, handing over to grass pollen that peaks October to December as pasture and roadside grasses flower across the plains. Inland location gives Benalla hotter, drier summers than Gippsland, which tends to bring the grass season to a firmer close by December compared with wetter coastal districts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Benalla right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Benalla are moderate. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Benalla tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Benalla will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Benalla this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Benalla?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Benalla. cypress, myrtle, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Benalla?
How often is the Benalla pollen forecast updated?
The Benalla pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Benalla 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 Benalla 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 Benalla, 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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