Gungahlin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Gungahlin is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - acacia at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days acacia and eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Gungahlin, one of Canberra's newer town centres, retains grassy woodland reserves of yellow box and red gum on its surrounding hills, home to some of the ACT's best remaining native grassland; the built-up areas carry young plantings of exotic street trees and open lawn. Seasonal flowering follows the usual temperate rhythm — wattle in late winter, eucalypt through spring, and grasses peaking as the weather warms toward summer — before pollen levels ease again in the cooler months.

Today - 9 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • 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):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Gungahlin right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Gungahlin.

Will pollen levels change in Gungahlin tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Gungahlin will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, acacia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Gungahlin this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle and acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Gungahlin?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Gungahlin.

When is pollen season in Gungahlin?
Gungahlin, one of Canberra's newer districts, follows the same broad temperate pollen calendar as the rest of the capital, running roughly August to January. Tree pollen from planted oaks, elms and cypress species builds from August, with grass pollen from ryegrass on nature strips, parkland and surrounding grazing land peaking October to December. Being on Canberra's open northern fringe, Gungahlin can experience slightly more exposure to pasture-derived grass pollen than the capital's more established, densely treed inner districts.
How often is the Gungahlin pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Gungahlin 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 Gungahlin 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 Gungahlin, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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