Murwillumbah pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Murwillumbah sits in the fertile Tweed Valley beneath Mount Warning, where sugarcane and banana plantations cover the volcanic caldera floor. Rainforest-clad slopes rise sharply around the town, contributing hoop pine and rainforest tree pollen, while jacaranda is a well-known flowering street tree each spring. Paperbark wetlands occupy low drainage lines. Casuarina lines the Tweed River. The valley's intensive cane and banana agriculture gives it a more cultivated vegetation signature than the coastal towns downstream.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 Murwillumbah right now?

On 4 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Murwillumbah are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Murwillumbah tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Murwillumbah will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Murwillumbah this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Murwillumbah?

On 4 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Murwillumbah. acacia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Murwillumbah?
Murwillumbah, tucked beneath Mount Warning in the Tweed Valley, has a subtropical season where pollen rarely disappears entirely. Tree pollen from eucalypt and paperbark across the surrounding rainforest-fringed hills builds from August into October, while grass pollen from the valley's cane and pasture country runs September through December. The valley setting can trap humid air and pollen on still mornings, with the afternoon storms typical of the wet season later helping to clear the air by summer.
How often is the Murwillumbah pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Murwillumbah 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 Murwillumbah 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 Murwillumbah, 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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