Pakenham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Pakenham is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Pakenham sits at the urban-rural fringe of Melbourne's southeast growth corridor, mixing new housing estates with remnant eucalypt woodland, cleared grazing paddocks and roadside wattle. Cardinia Creek's riparian corridor and pockets of stringybark forest border the town, while broadacre grass pasture dominates surrounding rural land, keeping grass pollen loads high through spring and summer even as suburban development encroaches.
Today - 9 August
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Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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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
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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
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Air quality in Pakenham
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Pakenham right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Pakenham.
Will pollen levels change in Pakenham tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Pakenham will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pakenham this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Pakenham?
On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Pakenham.
When is pollen season in Pakenham?
How often is the Pakenham pollen forecast updated?
The Pakenham pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Pakenham 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 Pakenham 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 Pakenham, 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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