Gunnedah pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Gunnedah is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Gunnedah's Namoi Valley setting supports extensive cotton, wheat and other broadacre cropping on fertile black-soil plains, interspersed with the eucalypt woodland corridors famous for supporting one of Australia's densest koala populations. Wattle and native shrubs persist along waterways and travelling-stock reserves, while introduced pasture and crop species dominate cultivated land. This mix of woodland corridor and intensive cropping defines Gunnedah's broad seasonal pollen exposure.

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):

    Low

    16/100

  • 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):

    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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Gunnedah right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Gunnedah are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Gunnedah tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Gunnedah will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Gunnedah this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Gunnedah?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Gunnedah. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Gunnedah?
Known as the koala capital of Australia, Gunnedah sits in the fertile Namoi Valley, where cropping dominates the landscape and shapes the local pollen calendar. Eucalypt and wattle pollen build from August, but cotton, wheat and other broadacre crops drive the heaviest pollen and dust loads from October through December. The valley setting can trap warm, still air, intensifying both pollen concentration and the risk of storm-triggered asthma when spring thunderstorms sweep through the Namoi.
How often is the Gunnedah pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Gunnedah 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 Gunnedah 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 Gunnedah, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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