Shelford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Shelford is low; acacia, cypress, and eucalyptus are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) acacia no longer expected, cypress no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 9/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 18/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This area, close to home here, has the waterway's edge supports river oak, a species whose fine pollen travels well beyond the immediate bank. Located within the local area, this area has forest where eucalypt and wattle share the canopy and margins, wattle driving most of the seasonal pollen spike.
The waterside river oak is consistently first to release pollen each year, arriving ahead of the rest of the season, cresting around mid-winter. Further into late winter, the area's eucalypt and wattle stands drive the pollen count, typically the year's sharpest tree-pollen spell, centered on wattle's flowering in August and September. Spring brings rising grass pollen that crests in November, before gradually tapering off through the peak of summer into February.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Shelford right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Shelford are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Shelford tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Shelford will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Shelford this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Shelford?
On 20 September 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Shelford. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Shelford?
How often is the Shelford pollen forecast updated?
The Shelford pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Shelford 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 Shelford 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 Shelford, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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