Katherine pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Katherine will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels

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

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Katherine. acacia and myrtle are not currently active.

Katherine, on the edge of the Top End near its famous gorge, follows the monsoonal wet-dry pattern typical of the Northern Territory. Grass pollen from surrounding savanna woodland builds through the dry season from May, peaking later in the dry, while tree pollen from eucalypt, paperbark and acacia species typically opens toward the end of the dry season, around August to October. The wet season from November to April brings intense monsoon rain that suppresses airborne pollen until the following dry season begins.

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

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.

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 Katherine, 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.