Mareeba pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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On the Atherton Tablelands, Mareeba's surrounds transition from tropical savanna woodland to Tablelands farmland growing coffee, mango, avocado and formerly tobacco, with eucalypt woodland persisting on uncleared ridges. Ironbark and bloodwood are common among the surviving eucalypts, with denser stands persisting around Tinaroo Falls Dam, while cleared red basalt soils support the district's coffee, mango, avocado and grazing enterprises. Being on the elevated Atherton Tablelands rather than the coastal lowlands, Mareeba's vegetation is noticeably drier and more open than the rainforest-fringed country around Cairns to the east.

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

    17/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • 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

    4/100

  • 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 Mareeba right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Mareeba are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Mareeba tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Mareeba will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mareeba this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Mareeba?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Mareeba. cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass and acacia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Mareeba?
On the Atherton Tablelands, pollen is present near year-round, with grass pollen peaking during the dry season (May–October) and tree pollen from eucalypt and acacia opening late in the dry, around August–October. Mareeba's drier, cooler highland climate compared with the coast means dust from surrounding coffee, mango and former tobacco farmland often accompanies the dry-season pollen peak.
How often is the Mareeba pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Mareeba 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 Mareeba 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 Mareeba, 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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