Darwin pollen forecast — Marrara Cricket Ground neighborhood

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

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

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Darwin. myrtle and acacia are not currently active.

Grass pollen builds steadily across Marrara Cricket Ground's outfield through the dry season, typically peaking somewhere between May and October, while the eucalypt, paperbark and acacia trees ringing the ground don't flower until late in the dry, around August to October. Spectators here are just as likely to notice savanna burning smoke drifting over the stands from June through October as they are pollen itself. Come the wet season, from November to April, humidity and mould take over as the dominant seasonal nuisance.

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

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.

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.