Healesville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Healesville is high; eucalyptus is high; cypress is moderate; acacia is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus declining, acacia no longer expected, cypress no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 24/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | High | 67/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Healesville right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Healesville are high. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Healesville tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Healesville will be different from today, with myrtle continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Healesville this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Healesville?
On 20 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Healesville. cypress and acacia are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Healesville?
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.
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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