Cairns pollen forecast — Yorkeys Knob neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns is low; cypress and eucalyptus are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Northern Cairns beach suburb built around a canal-estate marina, where mangrove-lined tidal creeks and coconut palms mark the foreshore, with remnant paperbark wetland behind the dunes. Residential streets favour tropical ornamentals and palms over introduced lawns. The marina and estuary setting mean mangrove and paperbark flowering contribute alongside grass pollen, with humid tropical conditions keeping both active for much of the year.
Today - 9 August
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Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
11/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
10/100
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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 - 10 August
-
Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
-
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
4/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Cairns right now?
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
Will pollen levels change in Cairns tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cairns will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cairns this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cairns?
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.
When is pollen season in Cairns?
How often is the Cairns pollen forecast updated?
The Cairns pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cairns 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 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, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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