Daylesford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Daylesford is high; eucalyptus is high; acacia and cypress are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus declining, acacia no longer expected, cypress no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 13/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 14/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | High | 64/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Daylesford's spa-country setting mixes damp forest gully vegetation — messmate and manna gum with a fern understorey — with drier box-ironbark woodland on surrounding ridges, plus an unusually leafy town centre of introduced deciduous trees planted for the district's tourist-era gardens. Like much of the surrounding region, this area sees an early wattle and eucalypt flowering season give way to a longer grass pollen period running from spring into early summer.
Daylesford, known for its mineral springs high in the Macedon Ranges, experiences a cool, elevated climate that pushes its pollen season later than lowland Victoria. Spring arrives more slowly here, delaying tree flowering from wattle and introduced deciduous species until September, with grass pollen from surrounding pasture peaking October through December. The cooler high-country air and higher rainfall than the plains below can extend the growing season, occasionally keeping grass pollen present into early summer longer than nearby lowland towns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Daylesford right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Daylesford are high. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Daylesford tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Daylesford will be different from today, with myrtle continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Daylesford this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Daylesford?
On 20 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Daylesford. acacia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Daylesford?
How often is the Daylesford pollen forecast updated?
The Daylesford pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Daylesford 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 Daylesford 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 Daylesford, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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