Moranbah pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (16 September) pollen in Moranbah is moderate; cypress is moderate; acacia is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, acacia increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 16 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 12/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 49/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Moranbah, a Bowen Basin coal-mining town, sits amid cleared brigalow and eucalypt woodland now largely replaced by buffel grass pasture for cattle grazing. Coolibah lines the ephemeral creeks that cross the district, and remnant brigalow scrub persists in patches where clearing has been incomplete. Wattle flowers on woodland margins after rain. The heavily cleared, grazing-dominated landscape gives Moranbah a grass-and-woodland-remnant pollen profile typical of the central Queensland brigalow belt.
Moranbah, in the Bowen Basin mining region, sits at the drier inland edge of Queensland's subtropical zone, giving it a season with near-year-round background pollen but a clearer build in the tree pollen window of August-October and grass pollen from surrounding grazing country from September to December. Being further inland than the coastal subtropical towns, Moranbah tends to see sharper swings between dry, low-pollen stretches and post-rain surges in grass pollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Queensland
Is pollen high in Moranbah right now?
On 16 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Moranbah are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Moranbah tomorrow?
On 17 September 2026, pollen conditions in Moranbah will be different from today, with cypress at moderate levels and acacia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Moranbah 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 Moranbah?
On 16 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Moranbah. acacia are also present but at lower levels. myrtle and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Moranbah?
How often is the Moranbah pollen forecast updated?
The Moranbah pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Moranbah 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 Moranbah 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 Moranbah, 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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