Northam pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Northam 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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Northam anchors WA's wheatbelt on the Avon River, a landscape almost entirely cleared for wheat and canola cropping and sheep grazing; remnant salmon gum and York gum woodland survives in scattered reserves, with wattle prominent each spring along uncleared roadsides. The area's Mediterranean-type climate produces a winter wattle season followed by a spring grass pollen peak, both easing markedly once the characteristically dry, warm summer arrives.

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

    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 - 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 Northam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Northam right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Northam tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Northam this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Northam?

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

When is pollen season in Northam?
Northam, in the Avon Valley on the edge of WA's wheatbelt, experiences a sharper, more inland version of the state's Mediterranean pollen season. Being away from the coast's moderating influence, Northam sees hotter, drier conditions that can compress the pollen season into a shorter, more intense burst, roughly August to October. Grass pollen from surrounding wheat and grazing paddocks dominates the peak, while tree pollen from casuarina and remnant woodland contributes earlier in the season, before summer heat arrives abruptly.
How often is the Northam pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Northam 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 Northam 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 Northam, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Northam.

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