Cooma pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Cooma is high; acacia is high. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - acacia declining. Over the following five days acacia will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Cooma sits on the edge of the Snowy Mountains high country, where snow gum and candlebark woodland gives way to open grazing pasture; wattle blooms through late winter and spring, and introduced pines and poplars planted as windbreaks add to the town's pollen load. Seasonal flowering follows the usual temperate rhythm — wattle in late winter, eucalypt through spring, and grasses peaking as the weather warms toward summer — before pollen levels ease again in the cooler months.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    High

    68/100

  • 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

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 - 17 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    17/100

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cooma right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Cooma are high. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Cooma tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Cooma will be different from today, with acacia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cooma this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cooma?

On 16 July 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Cooma. cypress and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cooma?
As a gateway to the Snowy Mountains, Cooma sits at altitude with a distinctly cold, dry high-country climate that delays its pollen season compared with lowland NSW. Frosts often linger into October, holding back tree flowering until late spring, while grass pollen, largely from introduced pasture species, peaks in a compressed window through November and December. The short, intense summer growing period means pollen levels can spike quickly once conditions warm, though the season overall is shorter than in Sydney or the Riverina.
How often is the Cooma pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cooma 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 Cooma 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 Cooma, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Cooma.

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