Goondiwindi pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Goondiwindi is high; acacia is high; cypress and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) acacia remains high, eucalyptus remains low, cypress increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass will increase; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | High | 61/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 25/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 11/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | High | 70/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 35/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 21/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Goondiwindi sits on the Darling Downs' southern edge, prime cotton and grain cropping country along the Macintyre River; river red gum and coolibah line the waterway, while brigalow woodland remnants and grazing pasture cover the black-soil plains beyond town. This part of the subtropical coast sees grass pollen persist across most seasons, with an additional shorter peak from flowering melaleuca and casuarina through late winter.
Goondiwindi, on the Queensland-NSW border in the Darling Downs cotton and grain belt, has a pollen season driven heavily by broadacre cropping and grazing land. Grass pollen builds from September, peaking October and November as pasture and crop-adjacent grasses flower across the black soil plains. Tree pollen from casuarina and acacia species contributes earlier in spring. Goondiwindi's inland, semi-continental climate brings hotter, drier summers than coastal Queensland, generally sharpening and shortening the grass pollen peak relative to the coast.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Queensland
Is pollen high in Goondiwindi right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Goondiwindi are high. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Goondiwindi tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Goondiwindi will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, acacia at high levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Goondiwindi this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, and acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Goondiwindi?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Goondiwindi. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Goondiwindi?
How often is the Goondiwindi pollen forecast updated?
The Goondiwindi pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Goondiwindi 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 Goondiwindi 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 Goondiwindi, 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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