Sydenham Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Sydenham is moderate; acacia and cypress are moderate; eucalyptus, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, cypress declining, acacia no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 33/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 25/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 14/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 12/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Sydenham is surrounded mainly by built-up land, which covers around 80% of the nearby area. The key allergenic tree nearby is olive. Grasses are a major source, with pigweed and pellitory adding to the weed pollen load. Compared with most places, olive is especially widespread here, which makes it one of the key local allergens.
Olive leads the season in early spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Then come the grasses, strongest in mid-spring and fading by mid-fall. Later, pigweed and pellitory keep weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. The olive period in early spring is usually the most intense time of year here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Sydenham right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Sydenham are moderate. Acacia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sydenham tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Sydenham will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sydenham 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 Sydenham?
On 10 October 2026, Acacia is the dominant pollen source in Sydenham. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sydenham?
How often is the Sydenham pollen forecast updated?
The Sydenham pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sydenham 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 Sydenham 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 Sydenham, 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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