Bourke pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Bourke 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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Bourke, on the Darling River in the far west, is fringed by majestic river red gums along the watercourse, with the surrounding outback dominated by saltbush and chenopod shrubland and sparse native grasses; irrigated cotton fields near town add a further crop pollen source. Grass pollen typically becomes the dominant local allergen through late spring and into summer, following an earlier and comparatively brief peak from flowering wattle and eucalypt in the cooler months.

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

    25/100

  • 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 Bourke right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bourke tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bourke this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bourke?

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

When is pollen season in Bourke?
Bourke, on the Darling River at the edge of the outback, sits in one of NSW's driest and hottest districts, giving it an irregular, rainfall-dependent pollen season rather than a predictable spring peak. River red gums and coolibah along the Darling flower from late winter, while grass and chenopod pollen from the surrounding plains responds mainly to rain events, which can occur at any time of year. When good rains fall, spring still tends to bring the heaviest pollen loads, but drought years can suppress the season almost entirely.
How often is the Bourke pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bourke 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 Bourke 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 Bourke, 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 08:28 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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