South Macushla, Hinchinbrook Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (7 October) pollen in South Macushla, Hinchinbrook is low; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 6/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 14/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 6/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Hinchinbrook is surrounded mainly by open water, which covers around 67% of the nearby area, with some woodland. With much of the immediate area made up of open water, local pollen production is limited, though pollen can still drift in from surrounding land. Locally, the woodland makes trees an important source.
With warm weather all year, between about 20°C and 30°C, pollen is present in most months rather than in one short season. Levels tend to be highest in drier spells, especially around June. During the rainy season, frequent heavy downpours wash much of the pollen out of the air. Warm, damp weather from early summer into late fall also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Queensland
Is pollen high in Hinchinbrook right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Hinchinbrook are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Hinchinbrook tomorrow?
On 8 October 2026, pollen conditions in Hinchinbrook will be similar to today, with acacia at low levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Hinchinbrook 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 Hinchinbrook?
On 7 October 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Hinchinbrook. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Hinchinbrook?
How often is the Hinchinbrook pollen forecast updated?
The Hinchinbrook pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Hinchinbrook 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 Hinchinbrook 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 Hinchinbrook, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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