Campbelltown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Campbelltown is moderate; acacia and cypress are moderate; eucalyptus is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) acacia declining, cypress declining, 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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Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 6/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Campbelltown retains pockets of the nationally significant Cumberland Plain Woodland, dominated by grey box and forest red gum with a grassy understorey, interspersed with suburban plantings of wattle and exotic shade trees and pasture paddocks on its semi-rural southwestern edges. The local growing season follows a familiar temperate pattern: wattle blooms first in late winter, eucalypts flower through spring, and pasture and lawn grasses take over as the main pollen source into early summer.
Campbelltown sits on the southwestern edge of the Sydney basin, where slightly elevated, semi-rural surrounds add extra grass and pasture pollen to the usual urban mix. Tree pollen from casuarina, wattle and introduced ornamentals runs from August to September, handing over to a ryegrass-dominated grass season that typically peaks in October and November. Because the area holds more open pasture than inner Sydney, grass pollen counts here can run higher for longer, extending noticeably into early summer before tapering off.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Campbelltown right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Campbelltown are moderate. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Campbelltown tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Campbelltown will be different from today, with acacia, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Campbelltown 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 Campbelltown?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Campbelltown. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Campbelltown?
How often is the Campbelltown pollen forecast updated?
The Campbelltown pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Campbelltown 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 Campbelltown 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 Campbelltown, 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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