Kilmore pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Kilmore is low; acacia is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days acacia will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Kilmore stands on Victoria's volcanic plains north of Melbourne, a landscape of grazing and hobby-farm pasture with scattered river red gum and manna gum remnants; wattle lines many rural roadsides, and the historic township carries mature exotic plantings typical of early Victorian settlement. Like much of the surrounding region, this area sees an early wattle and eucalypt flowering season give way to a longer grass pollen period running from spring into early summer.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    9/100

  • 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

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 - 17 July

  • 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 Kilmore right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Kilmore tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kilmore will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kilmore this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kilmore?

On 16 July 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Kilmore. cypress and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kilmore?
Kilmore, on the northern fringe of greater Melbourne, sits in open grazing country that gives it a somewhat heavier grass pollen load than the inner suburbs. Tree pollen from wattle, casuarina and introduced species builds from August, with grass pollen peaking October through December as surrounding paddocks reach full flower. Its inland position, just beyond Melbourne's moderating bay influence, brings slightly hotter spring days that can accelerate flowering compared with bayside Melbourne suburbs, though the overall pattern follows the southeastern season.
How often is the Kilmore pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kilmore 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 Kilmore 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 Kilmore, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kilmore.

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