Limestone Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (7 October) pollen in Limestone is high; eucalyptus is high; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; acacia, cypress, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026) acacia remains low, eucalyptus remains high, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress increasing, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress and eucalyptus will increase; acacia, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 9/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 15/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | High | 56/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 11/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 29/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | High | 70/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 13/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 33/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Limestone is surrounded mainly by woodland, which covers around 100% of the nearby area. The surrounding woodland makes trees an important local pollen source. Grasses are also a significant pollen source here. Undergrowth, clearings and woodland edges add smaller amounts of grass and herb pollen. Much of the pollen in dense woodland is released high in the canopy, where the wind carries it easily.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in mid-spring. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 15°C, and their pollen lingers into late summer. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By early winter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Limestone right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Limestone are high. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Limestone tomorrow?
On 8 October 2026, pollen conditions in Limestone will be different from today, with myrtle at high levels, grass at low levels, acacia at low levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Limestone this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress and myrtle pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Limestone?
On 7 October 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Limestone. cypress and acacia are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Limestone?
How often is the Limestone pollen forecast updated?
The Limestone pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Limestone 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 Limestone 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 Limestone, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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