Cowra pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Cowra sits amid the cropping and grazing country of the NSW Central West, with wheat and other grain crops alongside pasture dominating the landscape, complemented by remnant eucalypt woodland and wattle along the Lachlan River. Riverside parkland provides a further pocket of established shade trees close to the town centre. Heritage parkland along the river adds a further pocket of established shade trees near the town centre.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    6/100

  • 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

    12/100

  • 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 Cowra right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Cowra tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Cowra will be similar to today, with acacia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cowra this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cowra?

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

When is pollen season in Cowra?
Cowra's pollen season runs from August through January, with tree pollen from eucalypts and wattle peaking in August and September and rye grass pollen from October to December, an especially significant factor given the extensive cropping and grazing land of the Central West, bringing an elevated thunderstorm asthma risk during spring storms, particularly during warm, dry spells common to the region. Dry, warm spring conditions typical of the Central West can intensify grass pollen release during peak flowering weeks.
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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Cowra.

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