Melbourne Skydeck, Southbank Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Melbourne Skydeck, Southbank is low; acacia, cypress, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, acacia no longer expected, cypress no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 2/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 17/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| 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 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 11/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Most of the area around this part of Southbank is built-up land, with some woodland. Along a watercourse nearby, trees such as plane tree grow in the damper ground and add their own pollen. Oak is the most prominent allergenic tree nearby, with plane tree also present. Grass pollen is plentiful, while pigweed and plantain lead among the weeds.
Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and oak and plane tree are in full flower. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Later, pigweed and plantain keep weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Southbank right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Southbank are low. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Southbank tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Southbank will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Southbank 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 Southbank?
On 10 October 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Southbank. cypress are also present but at lower levels. myrtle and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Southbank?
How often is the Southbank pollen forecast updated?
The Southbank pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Southbank 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 Southbank 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 Southbank, 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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