Rutherglen Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Rutherglen is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; cypress and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, cypress increasing, mold (cladosporium) declining, acacia at moderate levels, eucalyptus at low levels, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (cladosporium) will increase; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, and mold (alternaria) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 5/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 16/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 28/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 41/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 19/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Rutherglen is surrounded mainly by open grassland, which covers just over 60% of the nearby area, with a good deal of built-up land. With the Murray River nearby, riverside vegetation along its banks contributes to the local mix. Grasses are a major source, with pigweed adding to the weed pollen load.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in early spring. Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Later, pigweed keeps weed pollen in the air 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 Rutherglen right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Rutherglen are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Rutherglen tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen?
On 6 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Rutherglen. myrtle, grass, and acacia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Rutherglen?
How often is the Rutherglen pollen forecast updated?
The Rutherglen pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen, 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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