Kiama pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Kiama is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (25 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Kiama's volcanic headlands and dairy hinterland give it a mixed vegetation profile. Cabbage tree palms and casuarina cluster along the rocky foreshore, while remnant rainforest gullies cling to the Illawarra escarpment behind town. Dairy pasture grasses dominate the cleared farmland, and English-heritage street plantings, plane and elm, line the older parts of town. Eucalypt forest patches persist on steeper slopes. The mix of salt-tolerant coastal natives and introduced pasture grasses shapes the local pollen calendar.

Today - 24 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

    2/100

  • 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 - 25 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kiama right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kiama are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Kiama tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kiama will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kiama this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kiama?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Kiama. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kiama?
Kiama's temperate coastal climate gives it a fairly classic southeast pollen calendar, running from August into the new year. Wattle and eucalypt trees around the escarpment flower first in late winter and early spring, followed by rye grass across the dairy paddocks inland, which peaks October to December. Sea breezes off the escarpment coastline tend to keep counts a touch lower on the foreshore than a few kilometres inland, though onshore winds can still carry grass pollen from nearby farmland on warm afternoons.
How often is the Kiama pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kiama 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 Kiama 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 Kiama, 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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