Scone pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Scone is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 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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Scone is the heart of Hunter Valley thoroughbred horse country, its river flats sown to improved pasture grass for grazing studs; box-gum woodland and scattered eucalypts border the paddocks, with vineyards and orchards appearing on the district's fringes. Locally, wattle is usually the first to flower in late winter, with eucalypt blossom and pasture grasses following through spring; by mid-summer the grass pollen season has typically eased, leaving a quieter run into autumn.

Today - 9 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

    15/100

  • 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 - 10 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

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Scone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Scone right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Scone are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Scone tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Scone will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Scone this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Scone?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Scone. grass, acacia, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Scone?
Scone, in the Upper Hunter's horse-breeding country, has a pollen season shaped by extensive grazing pasture and nearby vineyards. Grass pollen from ryegrass and other pasture species builds from September and peaks October through December, a period that overlaps with the valley's key breeding season, making pasture management a local point of attention. Tree pollen, including from oaks and planes planted around the town, appears from August. Hunter Valley humidity in late spring can extend grass pollen exposure a little later than further south.
How often is the Scone pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Scone 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 Scone 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 Scone, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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