Crackenback pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Crackenback is high; eucalyptus is high; acacia is moderate. Tomorrow (25 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus remains high, acacia declining. Over the following five days acacia and eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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River oak grows along the bank here, releasing fine wind-borne pollen typical of casuarina species, in the wider area. Woods composed largely of eucalypt with wattle at the margins, a combination tied to sharp late-winter pollen spikes, within the local area. This area, not far from here, has a park whose lawns and ornamental plane trees quietly add to local pollen levels.

Today - 24 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Moderate

    31/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • 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 - 25 August

  • 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):

    High

    55/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Crackenback right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Crackenback are high. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Crackenback tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Crackenback will be different from today, with myrtle at high levels and acacia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Crackenback 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 Crackenback?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Crackenback. acacia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Crackenback?
River oak by the water is typically first out of the gate, arriving ahead of the rest of the season, cresting around mid-winter. As spring approaches, eucalypt and wattle in the nearby woodland become the dominant source, climbing steadily through late winter to a peak in August or September. Grass pollen rises through spring toward a November high point, before pollen counts gradually decline through January and February.
How often is the Crackenback pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Crackenback 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 Crackenback 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 Crackenback, 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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