Charters Towers pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Charters Towers sits in dry tropical savanna woodland, its historic goldfields setting dominated by box and ironbark eucalypts over a grassy understorey; buffel grass pasture supports the district's cattle grazing, with river gums marking the watercourses running through town. The wet season from around November to April drives the strongest flowering and grass growth here, with a markedly quieter, drier pollen season for the balance of the year.

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

    7/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Charters Towers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Charters Towers right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Charters Towers tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Charters Towers will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Charters Towers this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Charters Towers?

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

When is pollen season in Charters Towers?
Charters Towers, an inland gold-mining town in North Queensland's dry tropics, follows the monsoonal wet-dry pattern but with a drier inland twist. Grass pollen from surrounding savanna pasture builds through the dry season, peaking roughly May to October, while tree pollen from eucalypt and acacia species opens toward the end of the dry season, around August to October. The wet season from November to April brings heavy rain that flushes pollen from the air, keeping counts subdued until the following dry season begins.
How often is the Charters Towers pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Charters Towers 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 Charters Towers 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 Charters Towers, 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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