Canberra pollen forecast — Belconnen neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Belconnen, Canberra is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - acacia at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days acacia and eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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As a Canberra district, Belconnen combines its town-centre plantings of exotic deciduous street trees with nearby grassy box-gum woodland reserves and Lake Ginninderra's foreshore parkland, the latter carrying casuarina and eucalypts along the water's edge. Like much of the surrounding region, this area sees an early wattle and eucalypt flowering season give way to a longer grass pollen period running from spring into early summer.

Today - 9 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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):

    Low

    9/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Manuka Oval Royal Canberra Golf Club – Westbourne Course

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Canberra right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Canberra.

Will pollen levels change in Canberra tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Canberra will be different from today, with acacia at low levels, myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Canberra this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Canberra?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Canberra.

When is pollen season in Canberra?
With eucalypt and wattle woodland covering the hills around Belconnen and the town centre's own lakeside plantings of elms and oaks, this northern Canberra hub sees tree pollen climb through August and September before rye grass across surrounding paddocks and reserves peaks October to December. The combination of hills and open lake frontage means Belconnen catches the full force of the warm, windy spring days that drive the capital's sharpest pollen spikes and its recognised thunderstorm asthma risk.
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.

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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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