Googong Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Googong is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; acacia and grass are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress declining, acacia no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 22/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 38/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 22/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 42/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 48/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Googong is largely open grassland. A watercourse nearby means riverside vegetation is part of the local pollen picture. Grasses and weeds such as plantain and pigweed round out the local mix. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load. Pollen also travels on the wind, so vegetation in the wider surroundings adds to local levels as well.
Grass pollen follows, peaking in early summer and easing off by late summer. The season closes with plantain and pigweed from mid-spring into early fall. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By early winter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Googong right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Googong are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, grass, and acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Googong tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Googong will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Googong this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Googong?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Googong. myrtle, grass, and acacia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Googong?
How often is the Googong pollen forecast updated?
The Googong pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Googong 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 Googong 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 Googong, 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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