Malanda pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (4 August) pollen in Malanda is low; cypress and eucalyptus are low. Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low. Over the following five days cypress and eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Malanda sits on the Atherton Tablelands, a volcanic plateau where rich red soils have been cleared for dairy pasture, leaving remnant tropical rainforest, including strangler figs, in scattered patches and along protected gullies. The elevated, cooler tableland climate moderates the tropical extremes of the coast below. Camphor laurel occurs as a naturalised weed on disturbed ground. Dairy pasture grasses dominate the open pollen calendar, contrasting with the dense rainforest remnants nearby.

Today - 4 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • 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 - 5 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • 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 Malanda right now?

On 4 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Malanda are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Malanda tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Malanda will be different from today, with cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Malanda this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Malanda?

On 4 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Malanda. myrtle are also present but at lower levels. acacia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Malanda?
Malanda's elevated Atherton Tablelands setting gives it a cooler, milder version of the tropical pattern than the coastal cane towns below. Grass pollen from the tablelands' dairy pasture builds through the dry season from May to October, and tree pollen from eucalypt and rainforest-fringe species opens later in the dry, around August-October. The tablelands' altitude brings cooler nights and more frequent mist, which can keep pollen counts a touch lower than at sea level.
How often is the Malanda pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Malanda 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 Malanda 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 Malanda, 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: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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