Darwin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Darwin is low; cypress and eucalyptus are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Darwin's Top End surrounds include monsoon vine forest, paperbark wetlands, mangroves fringing Darwin Harbour, and eucalypt savanna woodland at the urban fringe. Common species include Darwin woollybutt and Darwin stringybark eucalypts, pandanus and native grasses across the savanna woodland, with denser monsoon vine forest thickets sheltering in gullies such as those around East Point Reserve. Mangroves and mudflats fringe much of Darwin Harbour, while paperbark swamps flood extensively across the Top End floodplains during the wet season.

Today - 9 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Darwin

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Darwin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Darwin right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Darwin are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Darwin tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Darwin will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Darwin this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Darwin?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Darwin. myrtle are also present but at lower levels. acacia and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Darwin?
In the Top End, pollen is present near year-round, but grass pollen peaks during the dry season (May–October) and tree pollen from eucalypt, paperbark and acacia opens late in the dry, around August–October. The wet season (November–April) instead brings humidity and mould, while savanna burning smoke from June to October is often the more noticeable seasonal irritant for Darwin residents.
How often is the Darwin pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Darwin 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 Darwin 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 Darwin, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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