Sale pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Sale is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Flat Gippsland dairy pasture dominates the land around Sale, interspersed with river red gum and wetland vegetation at the nearby Sale Common and Gippsland Lakes system, one of the region's most significant wetland reserves supporting extensive waterbird life. River red gum and swamp paperbark line the Thomson and Latrobe Rivers as they converge near the Gippsland Lakes, Australia's largest coastal lagoon system, supporting extensive reed beds and waterbird habitat that contrast with the cleared dairy pasture dominating the town's immediate surrounds.
Today - 9 August
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Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
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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):
Low
1/100
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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):
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
9/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Air quality in Sale
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sale right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sale are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Sale tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sale will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sale this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Sale?
On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Sale. grass, acacia, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sale?
How often is the Sale pollen forecast updated?
The Sale pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sale 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 Sale 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 Sale, 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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