Palmerston pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Palmerston is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 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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Palmerston, a satellite city of Darwin, sits amid tropical eucalypt savanna woodland over tall spear grass; paperbark wetlands occupy low-lying drainage lines nearby, and the town's streets are planted with a mix of native and ornamental tropical species. Pollen activity here follows the wet-dry seasonal cycle typical of the tropical north, peaking during the humid wet season and easing considerably through the dry winter months.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • 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 Palmerston right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Palmerston are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Palmerston tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Palmerston will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Palmerston 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 Palmerston?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Palmerston. acacia and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Palmerston?
Palmerston, a fast-growing satellite city just south of Darwin, shares the Top End's monsoonal pollen pattern of a near year-round presence punctuated by a wet-dry cycle. Grass pollen builds through the dry season from May, peaking later in the dry as savanna woodland and urban parkland grasses flower, while tree pollen from paperbark, eucalypt and acacia species tends to open around August to October. The wet season from November to April brings heavy rain that suppresses pollen until the following dry season.
How often is the Palmerston pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Palmerston 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 Palmerston 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 Palmerston, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Palmerston.

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