Sunbury pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Sunbury is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Sunbury's volcanic plains grassland is interspersed with river red gum along Jacksons Creek and remnant grassy woodland near Organ Pipes National Park, though rapid outer-suburban development is steadily replacing paddocks with new housing estates. Manna gum and scattered grassland daisies, remnants of one of Australia's most depleted ecosystems, persist in small reserves and along travelling stock routes on the town's fringe, offering a contrast to the introduced garden plantings and turf now spreading across former paddocks with each new estate.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Sunbury

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sunbury right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Sunbury.

Will pollen levels change in Sunbury tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sunbury will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sunbury this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Sunbury?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Sunbury.

When is pollen season in Sunbury?
On Melbourne's volcanic outer-northern plains, pollen season runs August to January, with eucalypt and wattle flowering in late winter followed by rye grass across the surrounding grassy plains peaking October to December. The open volcanic grassland typical of this growth corridor means spring winds can carry substantial grass pollen loads even as new housing estates replace paddocks.
How often is the Sunbury pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sunbury 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 Sunbury 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 Sunbury, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Sunbury.

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