Penny's Hill Winery, McLaren Vale Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Penny's Hill Winery, McLaren Vale is moderate; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mold (alternaria) declining, 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, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 21/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 23/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 20/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 24/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 37/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 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 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 70% of the area near this location in McLaren Vale is open grassland, with some woodland. Running water nearby means riverside vegetation is part of the local pollen picture. Among allergenic trees nearby, olive is the main source. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside plantain among the weeds. Olive is unusually common here compared with most other locations, making it a particularly important local pollen source.
Tree pollen peaks in late spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and olive is in full flower. Grasses take over in late spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. Plantain flowers through much of the warmer half of the year. The olive period in late spring is usually the most intense time of year here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in South Australia
Is pollen high in McLaren Vale right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in McLaren Vale are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass, acacia, and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in McLaren Vale tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in McLaren Vale will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in McLaren Vale this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, grass, acacia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in McLaren Vale?
On 10 October 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in McLaren Vale. grass, acacia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in McLaren Vale?
How often is the McLaren Vale pollen forecast updated?
The McLaren Vale pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in McLaren Vale 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 McLaren Vale 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 McLaren Vale, 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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