Parkes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Parkes is moderate; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) acacia declining, cypress declining, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 36/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 45/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Parkes sits amid Central West NSW's box-ironbark woodland and grazing country, with scattered eucalypts, wattle and native cypress pine surviving among extensive wheat, canola and sheep-grazing paddocks. Best known internationally for the Parkes Observatory ('The Dish') standing amid open cropping plains, remnant woodland here is mostly confined to travelling stock reserves and roadside corridors between cultivated fields. Native cypress pine plantations and grassy travelling stock routes provide additional habitat corridors through the district's dominant cropping and grazing land, a landscape typical of the box-ironbark belt stretching across inland central NSW.
Pollen season in this Central West NSW agricultural centre runs August through January, with eucalypt and wattle trees flowering first in late winter before rye grass across the district's wheat and grazing paddocks pushes counts to their peak between October and December. The open, cropping-dominated landscape around Parkes means grass pollen can be particularly intense during spring windy spells, easing once summer harvest cures the paddocks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Parkes right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Parkes are moderate. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Parkes tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Parkes will be different from today, with acacia, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Parkes this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Parkes?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Parkes. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Parkes?
How often is the Parkes pollen forecast updated?
The Parkes pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Parkes 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 Parkes 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 Parkes, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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