Rutherglen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Rutherglen is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (25 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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Rutherglen is the heart of a historic wine region, so vineyards dominate much of the surrounding landscape, contributing a distinct grapevine flowering pulse each spring. River red gum lines the nearby Murray River, and grazing pasture with pasture grasses fills the gaps between vineyard blocks. Remnant box woodland survives on uncleared rises. The dry, warm inland climate favours a longer grass-pollen season than the cooler high-country towns further south.

Today - 24 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

    18/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Rutherglen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rutherglen right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Rutherglen are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Rutherglen tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Rutherglen will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rutherglen this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Rutherglen?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Rutherglen. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Rutherglen?
Rutherglen's warm inland plains climate, well known for its fortified wine country, brings an earlier and more grass-dominated pollen season than the cooler valleys nearby. Wattle flowers from August, but it's rye grass and other pasture grasses across the vineyards and grazing paddocks that dominate, peaking October-November. Being inland and dry, the district sees higher sustained grass pollen counts through late spring than towns closer to Victoria's coast.
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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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