Dorrigo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (16 September) pollen in Dorrigo is low; cypress is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 September 2026) cypress increasing, acacia at low levels, eucalyptus at moderate levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 16 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 23/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 61/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Dorrigo sits high on its namesake plateau, where cool temperate rainforest, including Antarctic beech at higher elevations, borders the dairy pasture cleared from surrounding subtropical rainforest. Camphor laurel and privet, both naturalised, persist along disturbed margins. The plateau's cooler, wetter climate supports lush fern understorey and a denser rainforest canopy than lowland northern-rivers towns. Dairy grasses dominate open paddocks. Rainforest tree flowering and pasture grass together define most of the pollen season here.
Perched on the Dorrigo Plateau above the coastal plain, this town's elevation gives it a cooler, wetter twist on the subtropical calendar of the NSW north coast. Tree pollen from eucalypt and rainforest-fringe species still opens in the August-October window, but the plateau's altitude delays and softens the grass pollen peak, which typically runs a little later, into November, across the surrounding dairy and grazing paddocks. Frequent mist and rainfall on the plateau also help keep pollen counts more subdued than on the coast below.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Dorrigo right now?
On 16 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Dorrigo are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Dorrigo tomorrow?
On 17 September 2026, pollen conditions in Dorrigo will be different from today, with acacia at low levels, myrtle at moderate levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Dorrigo this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Dorrigo?
On 16 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Dorrigo. acacia, myrtle, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Dorrigo?
How often is the Dorrigo pollen forecast updated?
The Dorrigo pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Dorrigo 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 Dorrigo 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 Dorrigo, 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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