Tennant Creek Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Tennant Creek is low; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (cladosporium) will increase; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, and mold (alternaria) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 12/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 5/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 5/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 6/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 16/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 17/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 39% of the area near Tennant Creek is open grassland, with a good deal of built-up land and some scrubland. Close to Tennant Creek, riverside vegetation adds to local tree pollen. Grasses and weeds such as pigweed round out the local mix. In the built-up parts of the area, street trees, gardens and park lawns add to the local mix.
Grasses take over in mid-spring and keep pollen in the air into late fall. The season closes with pigweed from early summer into early fall. Summer is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen. Within each of these periods, warm, dry and windy days push levels higher, while rain clears the air.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Northern Territory
Is pollen high in Tennant Creek right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Tennant Creek are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, grass, and acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Tennant Creek tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Tennant Creek will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, grass at low levels, acacia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Tennant Creek. myrtle, grass, and acacia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Tennant Creek?
How often is the Tennant Creek pollen forecast updated?
The Tennant Creek pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek, 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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