Queanbeyan pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Queanbeyan is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus increasing, acacia at low levels. Over the following five days acacia and eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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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.
Today - 9 August
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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
24/100
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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
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Acacia (Acacia):
Low
11/100
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Medium
40/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Air quality in Queanbeyan
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Queanbeyan right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Queanbeyan are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Queanbeyan tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Queanbeyan will be different from today, with acacia at low levels and myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Queanbeyan this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Queanbeyan?
On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Queanbeyan. acacia, cypress, and 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.
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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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