Canberra pollen forecast — Lake Burley Griffin neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra is low; acacia is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days acacia will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Lake Burley Griffin's foreshore parklands carry extensive lawns and formal avenues mixing exotic deciduous trees — oak, elm, plane — with native eucalypts and casuarina, reflecting Canberra's planned landscape design around the lake's edge. Seasonal flowering follows the usual temperate rhythm — wattle in late winter, eucalypt through spring, and grasses peaking as the weather warms toward summer — before pollen levels ease again in the cooler months.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    6/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    3/100

  • 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

Other Landmarks in Canberra

Belconnen Lake Burley Griffin Manuka Parliament House

Sports venues in Canberra

Manuka Oval Royal Canberra Golf Club – Westbourne Course

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Canberra right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Canberra are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Canberra tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Canberra will be similar to today, with acacia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Canberra this week?

According to the five-day outlook, acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Canberra?

On 16 July 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Canberra. cypress and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Canberra?
The avenues of elms, oaks and eucalypts ringing Lake Burley Griffin's foreshore make it one of Canberra's most concentrated pollen zones each August and September, when tree flowering peaks alongside the wattle scattered through the parklands. As spring progresses, rye grass across the lakeside lawns takes over from October into December, a combination that has previously coincided with thunderstorm asthma events in the capital. Breezes off the lake do little to clear the air on warm, gusty spring days.
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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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