Skinners Flat Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Skinners Flat is high; acacia is high; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia declining, cypress declining, eucalyptus declining, grass declining, mold (alternaria) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | High | 70/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 42/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 35/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 47/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 42/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 38/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Skinners Flat is heavily wooded, with some open grassland. Close to a watercourse, riverside vegetation contributes to what is in the air. The surrounding woodland makes trees an important local pollen source. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and pigweed is the main weed source.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 15°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. The season closes with pigweed from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By midwinter, as temperatures fall to around 10°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Skinners Flat right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Skinners Flat are high. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Skinners Flat tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Skinners Flat will be different from today, with acacia, cypress, myrtle, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Skinners Flat 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 Skinners Flat?
On 10 October 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Skinners Flat. cypress, myrtle, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Skinners Flat?
How often is the Skinners Flat pollen forecast updated?
The Skinners Flat pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Skinners Flat 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 Skinners Flat 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 Skinners Flat, 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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