Bowral pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bowral 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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Bowral is known for its cool-climate gardens and extensive plantings of introduced deciduous trees such as oak, elm, and maple, layered over native eucalypt woodland and grazing pasture typical of the Southern Highlands. This mix gives the town a particularly strong autumn and spring ornamental tree pollen signature, reinforced by its famous tulip and garden festivals.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    7/100

  • 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

    10/100

  • 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 Bowral right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bowral tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bowral 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 Bowral?

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

When is pollen season in Bowral?
Bowral, in the cool-climate Southern Highlands, has a pollen season running from August through January, with tree pollen from eucalypts, wattle, and the region's many introduced deciduous trees peaking in August and September and rye grass pollen from October to December bringing an elevated thunderstorm asthma risk during spring storms, with the cooler highlands climate slightly delaying peak flowering compared with Sydney. The Southern Highlands' cooler, moister climate compared with Sydney can extend flowering of some ornamental species into early summer.
How often is the Bowral pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bowral 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 Bowral 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 Bowral, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bowral.

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