Ootha Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Ootha is moderate; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia increasing, cypress increasing, eucalyptus increasing, grass increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass and mold (cladosporium) will increase; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and mold (alternaria) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 9/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 9/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 40/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 41/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 38/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Farmland and open grassland share the area around the heart of Ootha. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside pigweed among the weeds. Field margins, fallow strips and pasture around the farmland add further grass and weed pollen. Wind carries pollen over long distances, so the wider landscape also shapes what arrives here.
Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Later, pigweed keeps weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in summer, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. Weather shapes each of these periods: dry, windy spells drive levels up, and showers wash pollen out of the air.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Ootha right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Ootha are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass, acacia, and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ootha tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Ootha will be different from today, with myrtle, grass, acacia, cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ootha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, acacia, and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ootha?
On 10 October 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Ootha. grass, acacia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Ootha?
How often is the Ootha pollen forecast updated?
The Ootha pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ootha 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 Ootha 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 Ootha, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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