Kununurra pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Kununurra is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days cypress will increase; eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Kununurra was built around the Ord River irrigation scheme, so irrigated crops — mangoes, sandalwood, sorghum — surround a town otherwise set in eucalypt savanna woodland; boab trees are a signature local feature, with paperbark wetlands and pandanus lining the river and lake margins. Like much of the monsoonal north, this area sees the bulk of its plant growth and flowering during the wet season, with a distinctly quieter dry season the rest of the year.

Today - 9 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kununurra right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kununurra are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Kununurra tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kununurra will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kununurra this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Kununurra?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Kununurra. acacia, myrtle, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kununurra?
Kununurra, in WA's East Kimberley irrigation district, follows the Top End's monsoonal wet-dry pollen pattern rather than the state's Mediterranean southwest calendar. Grass pollen from irrigated farmland and surrounding savanna builds through the dry season from May, peaking later in the dry, while tree pollen from eucalypt, acacia and paperbark species typically opens around August to October. The wet season from November to April brings heavy monsoon rain that suppresses pollen until the following dry season resumes, with irrigation sustaining some grass growth even through drier months.
How often is the Kununurra pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kununurra 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 Kununurra 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 Kununurra, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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