Coober Pedy pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Coober Pedy is moderate; acacia and cypress are moderate; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) acacia no longer expected, cypress no longer expected, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and grass will increase; eucalyptus will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 25/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Coober Pedy sits in the stony Stuart Range desert, true arid outback country where saltbush and other chenopod shrubs are almost the only vegetation on the bare, mullock-strewn plains; sparse native grasses appear briefly after rain, and shade trees are scarce even in town. Rainfall rather than season drives flowering in this outback environment, with saltbush and native grasses responding quickly to rain and otherwise contributing only modest background pollen levels.
Coober Pedy, deep in South Australia's arid outback opal fields, has one of the country's most irregular pollen seasons, governed almost entirely by rainfall rather than season. Sparse native shrubs and chenopod vegetation flower only after useful rain, which can fall at any time of year, though winter and spring rains, when they occur, are most likely to trigger flowering. For long stretches, the extreme dryness of this desert environment keeps airborne pollen levels very low across the district.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in South Australia
Is pollen high in Coober Pedy right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Coober Pedy are moderate. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Coober Pedy tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Coober Pedy will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Coober Pedy this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Coober Pedy?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Coober Pedy. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. myrtle are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Coober Pedy?
How often is the Coober Pedy pollen forecast updated?
The Coober Pedy pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Coober Pedy 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 Coober Pedy 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 Coober Pedy, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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