Rubicon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Rubicon is high; eucalyptus is high; acacia is low. Tomorrow (25 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus declining. Over the following five days acacia and eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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River oak lines the bank, contributing some of the season's more persistent wind-borne pollen, within the neighborhood. Eucalypt and wattle growing together, with wattle's fine pollen especially potent during its short flowering window; this sits within easy reach. Local readings for the surrounding area tend to follow this same general pattern.

Today - 24 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • 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 - 25 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):

    Moderate

    50/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rubicon right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Rubicon are high. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Rubicon tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Rubicon will be different from today, with myrtle continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rubicon this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Rubicon?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Rubicon. acacia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Rubicon?
Along the waterway, river oak releases pollen first, building through the depths of winter into September. By late winter, eucalypt and wattle in the woods take over, cresting around August and September in the year's sharpest tree-pollen spike. Grass pollen rises through spring toward a November high point, then holding at a high level well into January before easing off.
How often is the Rubicon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rubicon 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 Rubicon 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 Rubicon, 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Rubicon.

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