Healesville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Healesville sits at the Yarra Valley's edge against the Yarra Ranges, where wet sclerophyll forest of mountain ash and myrtle beech-fringed gullies meet vineyard country and grazing paddocks closer to town, with wattle prominent along the forest margins each spring. Locally, wattle is usually the first to flower in late winter, with eucalypt blossom and pasture grasses following through spring; by mid-summer the grass pollen season has typically eased, leaving a quieter run into autumn.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    12/100

  • 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):

    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 Healesville right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Healesville tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Healesville will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Healesville this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Healesville?

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

When is pollen season in Healesville?
Healesville, at the forested edge of the Yarra Valley wine region, has a pollen season shaped by both vineyard land and surrounding mountain ash forest. Tree pollen from eucalypts, oaks and other introduced species builds from August, with grass pollen from valley pasture and vineyard understorey peaking October to December. The valley's cooler, moister climate compared with Melbourne's plains can extend flowering later into spring, and proximity to dense forest keeps background tree pollen present over a longer stretch of the year.
How often is the Healesville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Healesville 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 Healesville 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 Healesville, 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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