Cooktown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cooktown are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle remain at lower levels

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

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

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Cooktown. myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass and acacia are not currently active.

Cooktown, at the remote northern edge of Queensland's tropical coast, follows a classic monsoonal pattern with pollen activity concentrated in the dry season from May to October. Grass pollen from surrounding savanna woodland builds steadily through these months, while tree pollen from eucalypt, paperbark and acacia species tends to open toward the end of the dry, roughly August to October, ahead of the wet season's onset. From November to April, heavy monsoon rain largely washes pollen from the air across the district.

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

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.

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 Cooktown, 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.