Hilltops Council pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Hilltops Council is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus increasing. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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With no significant tree cover, water, or park mapped close by, grass and plantain and weed growing along roadsides and open ground likely dominate the local pollen profile. Neighboring areas with similar land cover tend to show a closely matching pollen mix. Year-to-year swings in rainfall and wind can shift this picture somewhat either way.

Today - 30 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

    25/100

  • 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 - 31 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):

    Moderate

    26/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hilltops Council right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Hilltops Council are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Hilltops Council tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hilltops Council will be different from today, with myrtle increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hilltops Council this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Hilltops Council?

On 30 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Hilltops Council. grass, acacia, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Hilltops Council?
As spring turns to summer, grass pollen rises toward its December high, with plantain and weed then rising to the fore from mid-February through April. Daily pollen counts published for the wider region track this same seasonal rhythm closely. Warmer or wetter years can pull these peaks a week or two earlier or later.
How often is the Hilltops Council pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hilltops Council 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 Hilltops Council 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 Hilltops Council, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Hilltops Council.

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