Nambour pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Nambour is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 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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Nambour sits amid rolling hinterland country that once supported extensive sugarcane, now diversified into grazing and horticulture, alongside remnant eucalypt woodland and casuarina in creek gullies. Subtropical rainforest patches persist on the nearby Blackall Range slopes, and mature fig and other shade trees are a feature of the town's older streets. Community parkland and older street trees add further shade and seasonal flowering variety through the town centre.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Nambour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Nambour right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Nambour are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Nambour tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Nambour will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Nambour this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Nambour?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Nambour. grass, acacia, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Nambour?
Nambour, a former sugar milling town in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, follows the near year-round subtropical pollen pattern, with tree pollen from eucalypts and casuarina peaking August to October and grass pollen extending from September into December across the surrounding hinterland farmland, with warm, humid conditions keeping pollen active through much of the year. Warm, humid hinterland conditions typically sustain steady pollen activity through spring and into the early summer months.
How often is the Nambour pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Nambour 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 Nambour 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 Nambour, 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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