Normanton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Normanton, deep in Queensland's Gulf Country, sits amid eucalypt savanna woodland and Mitchell grass plains, with paperbark wetlands and mangroves lining the Norman River and nearby coast. Spinifex and other sparse native grasses cover drier, sandier ground. The monsoonal wet-dry climate concentrates most flowering into the wet season, leaving a long, largely dormant dry season. This strongly seasonal savanna profile contrasts with the more evenly spread flowering of wetter coastal Queensland.

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):

    Low

    9/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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):

    Low

    13/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Normanton right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Normanton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Normanton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Normanton?

On 4 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Normanton. acacia and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Normanton?
Normanton, out in the Gulf Country, has a tropical monsoon season with an intense wet from roughly November to April that all but shuts pollen down, followed by a long dry season from May to October when grass pollen across the surrounding cattle country builds steadily. Tree pollen from eucalypt and paperbark opens toward the end of the dry, around August-October, as flowering ramps up ahead of the next wet season.
How often is the Normanton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Normanton 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 Normanton 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 Normanton, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Normanton.

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