Queanbeyan pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Queanbeyan is moderate; eucalyptus is moderate; acacia and cypress are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus declining, acacia no longer expected, cypress 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) | Low | 10/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 13/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Queanbeyan sits within the yellow box–red gum grassy woodland typical of the NSW/ACT border region, with the Queanbeyan River corridor supporting river red gum, introduced deciduous street trees reflecting its close ties to neighbouring Canberra, and open grazing pasture on the town's fringes. Acacia and wattle species flower through late winter and spring, contributing to the region's well-documented pollen season, while remnant grassy woodland patches along travelling stock reserves on the town's fringes provide habitat corridors linking through to the Canberra Nature Park system.
Just across the border from Canberra, Queanbeyan's pollen season runs August to January, with wattle and eucalypt trees opening in late winter and rye grass across the surrounding grassy woodland and pasture peaking October to December. The cold, still valley air typical of the region can concentrate pollen on calm spring mornings before it disperses later in the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Queanbeyan right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Queanbeyan are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Queanbeyan tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Queanbeyan will be different from today, with myrtle continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Queanbeyan 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 Queanbeyan?
On 20 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Queanbeyan. acacia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Queanbeyan?
How often is the Queanbeyan pollen forecast updated?
The Queanbeyan pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Queanbeyan 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 Queanbeyan 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 Queanbeyan, 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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