Port Augusta pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Port Augusta is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The country around Port Augusta is dominated by saltbush and chenopod shrubland, with mulga and arid woodland further from the coast and mangrove-fringed mudflats along parts of upper Spencer Gulf. It's a landscape shaped by low, irregular rainfall, quite different from the eucalypt forests of South Australia's higher-rainfall south, with sparse tree cover concentrated mainly within the town itself.

Today - 9 August

  • 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):

    Low

    5/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • 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

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Port Augusta right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Port Augusta are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Port Augusta tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Port Augusta will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Port Augusta this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Port Augusta?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Port Augusta. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Port Augusta?
Port Augusta, at the head of Spencer Gulf, has an irregular, rain-driven pollen pattern typical of semi-arid South Australia. Chenopod shrubs, saltbush and native grasses on the surrounding plains flower opportunistically after rain rather than on a fixed spring timetable, with the cooler months generally offering the best conditions for any significant flowering to occur. Long dry periods, frequent in this part of the state, keep pollen levels low for much of the year.
How often is the Port Augusta pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta, 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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