Luddenham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Luddenham is high; acacia and cypress are high; eucalyptus is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) acacia declining, cypress declining, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | High | 70/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 65/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 16/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 48/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 39/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Luddenham sits in Sydney's rural west, Cumberland Plain woodland country of grey box and forest red gum interspersed with grazing paddocks and market gardens; the semi-rural setting also carries scattered plantings of exotic shade trees around older homesteads. As with much of temperate south-eastern Australia, grass pollen is the dominant late-spring concern locally, with an earlier and shorter wattle peak through August and September providing the season's first flush.
Luddenham, in Sydney's semi-rural western fringe near the new airport precinct, has a pollen season heavier in grass than more built-up parts of the city. Tree pollen from casuarina, privet and introduced species builds from August, but the area's remaining pasture and rural land give it a stronger ryegrass-driven grass pollen peak from October to December than inner Sydney suburbs. Western Sydney's hotter, drier summers compared with the coast can bring this grass season to a slightly earlier close by January.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Luddenham right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Luddenham are high. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Luddenham tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Luddenham will be different from today, with acacia, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Luddenham this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Luddenham?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Luddenham. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Luddenham?
How often is the Luddenham pollen forecast updated?
The Luddenham pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Luddenham 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 Luddenham 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 Luddenham, 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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