Skye Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Skye is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) eucalyptus remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia increasing, cypress increasing, mold (alternaria) increasing, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 19/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 17/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 14/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 28/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 42/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 40/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 43/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Most of the area around the center of Skye is open grassland, with a good deal of woodland. Along a watercourse nearby, trees, shrubs and reeds grow in the damper ground and add their own pollen. With this much woodland around, trees are an important local pollen source. Grasses and weeds such as plantain and pigweed round out the local mix.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grasses take over in early summer and keep pollen in the air into early fall. Plantain and pigweed flower through much of the warmer half of the year. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Skye right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Skye are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle and acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Skye tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Skye will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, grass at low levels and cypress, acacia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Skye this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, grass, and acacia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Skye?
On 6 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Skye. myrtle and acacia are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Skye?
How often is the Skye pollen forecast updated?
The Skye pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Skye 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 Skye 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 Skye, 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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