Cairns North pollen forecast — RAAF Memorial neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in RAAF Memorial, Cairns North is low; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains low, acacia no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 2/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 18/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This area, in the vicinity, has eucalypt and wattle growing together, with wattle's fine pollen especially potent during its short flowering window. Nearby, in the wider area, maintained parkland where turf grass and ornamental plane trees add to the local pollen mix. Seasonal timing here generally tracks the wider region, give or take a week or so.
Woodland eucalypt and wattle pick up the pace next, through late winter into spring, generally peaking somewhere between August and October. Grass pollen climbs toward a November peak, before continuing at a lower but still notable level through January and February. Small variations in local weather can nudge these windows a few days in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Queensland
Is pollen high in Cairns North right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Cairns North are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Cairns North tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Cairns North will be different from today, with cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cairns North this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cairns North?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Cairns North. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Cairns North?
How often is the Cairns North pollen forecast updated?
The Cairns North pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cairns North 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 Cairns North 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 Cairns North, 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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