Canberra Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Canberra is moderate; eucalyptus, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress increasing, eucalyptus increasing, acacia at moderate levels, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress will increase; acacia, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 23/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 33/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 47/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 29/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 54/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | High | 69/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 31/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 36/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Canberra was planted as a garden city, and its many introduced street and park trees make it one of Australia's worst places for hay fever. Cypress, pine, ash, elm, birch, poplar, oak and plane trees fill the leafy inner suburbs, which are the worst areas for tree pollen allergies. The grassy hills, nature reserves and paddocks around the city supply huge amounts of ryegrass pollen, the main cause of Canberra's extreme pollen days, and outer suburbs are more exposed to grass pollen.
Canberra's pollen year starts in winter, when cypress pine begins releasing clouds of yellow pollen from late July, alongside pine and ash, despite frosty July nights averaging around 6°C. Elm, alder, birch and plane follow in September and October, and the tree season usually ends in late October. Grass pollen, mostly ryegrass, starts in late September or early October and peaks in November, when Canberra can have extreme pollen days. Wet winters bring stronger seasons, with warm-season grasses and plantain extending into January and February.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Australian Capital Territory
Is pollen high in Canberra right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Canberra are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Canberra tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Canberra will be different from today, with grass at low levels, acacia at moderate levels and cypress, myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Canberra this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, grass, and acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Canberra?
On 11 October 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Canberra. cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass and acacia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Canberra?
How often is the Canberra pollen forecast updated?
The Canberra pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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