Murwillumbah pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (16 September) pollen in Murwillumbah is low; cypress is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (17 September 2026) cypress increasing, acacia at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 16 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 24/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 17 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 54/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Murwillumbah right now?
On 16 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Murwillumbah are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Murwillumbah tomorrow?
On 17 September 2026, pollen conditions in Murwillumbah will be different from today, with acacia at low levels, myrtle at low levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Murwillumbah this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Murwillumbah?
On 16 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Murwillumbah. acacia, myrtle, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Murwillumbah?
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.
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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