Glen Innes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Glen Innes is low; acacia is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days acacia will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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High on the New England Tablelands, Glen Innes is granite country where snow gum and other cold-hardy eucalypts stand over frosty grazing pasture; wattle is prominent in spring, and exotic deciduous trees planted through the town give it a noticeably cool-climate character despite its subtropical regional classification. The mild subtropical climate here supports a long grass pollen season that can extend well beyond spring, while casuarina and melaleuca add a shorter flowering peak through the cooler months.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    9/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Glen Innes right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Glen Innes are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Glen Innes tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Glen Innes will be similar to today, with acacia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Glen Innes this week?

According to the five-day outlook, acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Glen Innes?

On 16 July 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Glen Innes. myrtle and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Glen Innes?
Glen Innes sits high on the New England Tablelands, and although it falls within the state's subtropical pollen zone, its elevation gives it a noticeably cooler, later season than lowland Queensland and northern NSW. Frosts can persist into early spring, delaying tree flowering from wattle, casuarina and introduced species until September. Grass pollen from surrounding grazing country peaks October to December. The tablelands climate moderates what would otherwise be a longer subtropical season, keeping pollen levels closer to those of southern tableland towns.
How often is the Glen Innes pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Glen Innes 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 Glen Innes 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 Glen Innes, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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