Emu Plains Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (13 October) pollen in Emu Plains is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; mold (alternaria) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (14 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia at low levels, cypress at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 13 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 17/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Tomorrow - 14 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 26/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Woodland and built-up land share the area around the heart of Emu Plains, plus some open grassland. Olive stands out as the main allergenic tree nearby. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside pigweed and plantain among the weeds. Olive is unusually common here compared with most other locations, making it a particularly important local pollen source.
Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and olive is in full flower. Then come the grasses, strongest in mid-spring and fading by late summer. Later, pigweed and plantain keep weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. The olive period in mid-spring is usually the most intense time of year here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Emu Plains right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Emu Plains.
Will pollen levels change in Emu Plains tomorrow?
On 14 October 2026, pollen conditions in Emu Plains will be different from today, with grass at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels, cypress at low levels, acacia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Emu Plains this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, eucalyptus, cypress, and acacia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Emu Plains?
On 13 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Emu Plains.
When is pollen season in Emu Plains?
How often is the Emu Plains pollen forecast updated?
The Emu Plains pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Emu Plains 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 Emu Plains 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 Emu Plains, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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