Buffalo R4/Breakaway, Maralinga Tjarutja Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Buffalo R4/Breakaway, Maralinga Tjarutja is moderate; acacia, cypress, and grass are moderate; eucalyptus is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) acacia no longer expected, cypress no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 25/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 35/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Maralinga Tjarutja is largely open grassland, with some scrubland. Locally, open grassland adds grass and weed pollen. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load. Pollen also travels on the wind, so vegetation in the wider surroundings adds to local levels as well.
Across the year, grass pollen dominates, building from early spring to a peak around mid-spring and lasting until late summer. Later, weeds flowering on open and disturbed ground keep some pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. Dry, sunny and breezy weather raises levels within each period, and steady rain brings them down.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in South Australia
Is pollen high in Maralinga Tjarutja right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Maralinga Tjarutja are moderate. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, grass, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Maralinga Tjarutja tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Maralinga Tjarutja will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Maralinga Tjarutja this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Maralinga Tjarutja?
On 11 October 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Maralinga Tjarutja. cypress, grass, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Maralinga Tjarutja?
How often is the Maralinga Tjarutja pollen forecast updated?
The Maralinga Tjarutja pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Maralinga Tjarutja 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 Maralinga Tjarutja 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 Maralinga Tjarutja, 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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