Innisfail pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Innisfail is moderate; cypress is moderate; acacia and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress declining, acacia no longer expected, eucalyptus 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 | 2/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Innisfail sits in the wet tropics, where remnant lowland rainforest and dense monsoon vine thicket meet extensive sugarcane fields on the coastal plain; paperbark swamp forest lines low-lying ground, and the district's high rainfall supports lush, fast-growing vegetation year-round. Following the tropical wet-dry cycle, grasses and paperbark flower most vigorously during and just after the summer monsoon, with pollen levels dropping markedly through the dry season.
Innisfail, in one of Australia's wettest regions, has a pollen season heavily dictated by its extreme wet-season rainfall. From November to April, frequent heavy rain keeps pollen and mould spores washed from the air for long stretches, while the drier months from May to October allow grass and tree pollen, including from surrounding cane land and rainforest margins, to build more steadily, with tree species such as eucalypt and paperbark typically flowering toward the end of the dry season around August to October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Queensland
Is pollen high in Innisfail right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Innisfail are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Innisfail tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Innisfail will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Innisfail 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 Innisfail?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Innisfail. acacia and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Innisfail?
How often is the Innisfail pollen forecast updated?
The Innisfail pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Innisfail 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 Innisfail 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 Innisfail, 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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