Carcoar Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Carcoar is high; cypress is high; acacia, eucalyptus, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia declining, cypress declining, eucalyptus declining, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, eucalyptus, and grass will increase; cypress, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 67/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 22/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 43/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 42/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 49/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 50/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Carcoar is surrounded mainly by open grassland, which covers around 76% of the nearby area, with some woodland. The damp ground beside a watercourse nearby supports trees, shrubs and reeds, adding to local pollen. So much tree cover makes trees an important source of pollen locally. Grasses are also a significant pollen source here.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grass pollen follows, peaking in early summer and easing off by early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By early winter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Carcoar right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Carcoar are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, acacia, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Carcoar tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Carcoar will be different from today, with cypress, myrtle, acacia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Carcoar this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle, grass, and acacia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Carcoar?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Carcoar. myrtle, acacia, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Carcoar?
How often is the Carcoar pollen forecast updated?
The Carcoar pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Carcoar 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 Carcoar 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 Carcoar, 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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