Cairns pollen forecast — Palm Cove neighborhood

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cairns are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle remain at lower levels

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cairns will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Cairns. myrtle are also present but at lower levels. acacia and grass are not currently active.

Palm Cove's palm-lined foreshore sits within the same Wet Tropics pattern as the rest of Cairns, with grass pollen building through the dry season from May to October and eucalypt and paperbark trees flowering late in the dry, roughly August to October. The northern beach suburb's onshore breezes generally keep pollen moving rather than settling among the resorts, though cane fire smoke from the surrounding harvest district can still reach this far up the coast between June and October. Wet season humidity and mould dominate the rest of the year.

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

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.

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, 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.