Cessnock pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Cessnock is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Cessnock is surrounded by the vineyards the Hunter Valley is famous for, alongside remnant eucalypt woodland, wattle, and grazing pasture. Coal mining activity in parts of the district has also shaped some of the surrounding land use and vegetation cover, while forested ranges to the west retain more extensive native bushland. Established gardens around the town's historic buildings add a further ornamental layer to the vineyard landscape.

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):

    Low

    11/100

  • 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):

    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):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Cessnock

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cessnock right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cessnock are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Cessnock tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cessnock will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cessnock this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cessnock?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Cessnock. grass, acacia, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cessnock?
Cessnock, at the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, has a pollen season running from August through January, with tree pollen from eucalypts and wattle peaking in August and September and rye grass pollen from October to December, bringing an elevated thunderstorm asthma risk during spring storms, with the valley's warm, dry summers often extending grass pollen exposure into the new year. Warm, dry valley conditions typical of the Hunter through spring can intensify grass pollen release during peak weeks.
How often is the Cessnock pollen forecast updated?

The Cessnock pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Cessnock 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 Cessnock 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 Cessnock, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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