Cowra Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Cowra is moderate; cypress, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; acacia and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia increasing, cypress increasing, eucalyptus increasing, grass at moderate levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (cladosporium) will increase; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, and mold (alternaria) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 8/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 44/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 42/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 35/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 52/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 35/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Built-up land makes up around 41% of the area near the heart of Cowra, with a good deal of open grassland and some woodland. Close to the Lachlan River, riverside vegetation adds to local tree pollen. Woodland on all sides makes trees an important local pollen source. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and pigweed is the main weed source.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grass pollen follows, peaking in late spring and easing off by early fall. The season closes with pigweed from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By early winter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Cowra right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Cowra are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Cowra tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Cowra will be different from today, with grass at moderate levels and acacia, cypress, myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cowra this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cowra?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Cowra. acacia and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Cowra?
How often is the Cowra pollen forecast updated?
The Cowra pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cowra 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 Cowra 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 Cowra, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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