Grainger Museum, Parkville Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Grainger Museum, Parkville is low; cypress, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, cypress increasing, acacia at moderate levels, eucalyptus at low levels, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 5/100 |
| Cladosporium | Low | 11/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 11/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Low | 18/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Most of the area around this part of Parkville is built-up land, with some woodland. Close to a watercourse, riverside trees such as willow and plane tree contribute to what is in the air. Ash is the most prominent allergenic tree nearby, with plane tree and willow also present. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside pigweed and plantain among the weeds.
Tree pollen peaks in early spring, when the weather warms to around 10°C and ash, plane tree and willow are in full flower. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Pigweed and plantain bring a final peak from early summer into early fall. Spring is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Parkville right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Parkville are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Parkville tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Parkville will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, grass at low levels, acacia at moderate levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Parkville this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, grass, acacia, and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Parkville?
On 6 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Parkville. myrtle, grass, and acacia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Parkville?
How often is the Parkville pollen forecast updated?
The Parkville pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Parkville 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 Parkville 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 Parkville, 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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