Cranbourne pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (4 August) pollen in Cranbourne is none Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Cranbourne's landscape mixes outer-suburban development with remnant volcanic-plains grassland and the native plantings of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, home to the Australian Garden's showcase of local flora. Surrounding paddocks support market gardening and grazing on cleared basalt soils, while scattered stands of eucalypt woodland and wattle line creek reserves. Introduced grasses dominate open ground, and streets carry a typical mix of natives and deciduous exotics, giving the area a broad pollen profile spanning native trees, wattle, and pasture grass.

Today - 4 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 5 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cranbourne right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Cranbourne.

Will pollen levels change in Cranbourne tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cranbourne will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cranbourne this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cranbourne?

On 4 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Cranbourne.

When is pollen season in Cranbourne?
Cranbourne sits on Melbourne's southeastern growth corridor, so its pollen calendar follows Melbourne's temperate rhythm. Wattle and other native trees flower through August, joined by early eucalyptus release, before ryegrass and pasture grasses take over the flat volcanic plains from October to December. Spring here can turn dangerous fast: warm northerly winds followed by a cool change can rupture grass pollen grains, feeding the same thunderstorm-asthma mechanism that hit greater Melbourne in November 2016. By January, grass pollen fades and the risk shifts toward heat and dust from surrounding market-garden paddocks.
How often is the Cranbourne pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cranbourne 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 Cranbourne 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 Cranbourne, 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: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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