Kiama pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (16 September) pollen in Kiama is moderate; cypress is moderate; acacia and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, acacia increasing, eucalyptus increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 16 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 13/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 30/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 49/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Kiama right now?
On 16 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Kiama are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kiama tomorrow?
On 17 September 2026, pollen conditions in Kiama will be different from today, with cypress at moderate levels and acacia, myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kiama this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kiama?
On 16 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Kiama. acacia and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kiama?
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.
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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