Swan Hill pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Swan Hill is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Swan Hill sits on the Murray River in Victoria's Mallee region, where river red gums line the waterway and irrigated farmland, orchards and vineyards dominate the immediate surrounds. Further from the river, the landscape reverts to mallee eucalypt scrub and saltbush typical of semi-arid north-west Victoria. This combination of intensive irrigated agriculture and native mallee vegetation shapes the local pollen and vegetation profile.

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):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Swan Hill right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Swan Hill.

Will pollen levels change in Swan Hill tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Swan Hill will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Swan Hill this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Swan Hill?

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

When is pollen season in Swan Hill?
Swan Hill's pollen season centres on spring, when grasses across the surrounding Murray River irrigation districts and dryland farms green up and flower, typically from September through November. Orchard and vineyard crops in the district also flower in spring, adding to the load, while the hot, dry Mallee summer suppresses most further activity. Native mallee eucalypts and saltbush contribute lower background pollen through the cooler months, in a pattern shaped by the region's semi-arid, river-fed agricultural landscape.
How often is the Swan Hill pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill 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 Swan Hill, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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