Tenterfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tenterfield lies on the New England granite belt, surrounded by eucalypt woodland and grazing pasture at altitude; cool nights favour wattle and introduced deciduous street trees over the subtropical species more typical of coastal Queensland, giving the town a distinctly tableland flavour. Grasses can flower for much of the year in this mild climate, with an additional, more concentrated pollen contribution from flowering paperbark and casuarina through late winter and spring.

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

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tenterfield right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Tenterfield.

Will pollen levels change in Tenterfield tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tenterfield this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Tenterfield?

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

When is pollen season in Tenterfield?
Tenterfield, near the top of the New England Tablelands close to the Queensland border, blends tableland coolness with subtropical influence. Elevation delays spring growth, so tree pollen from wattle and casuarina typically doesn't build until September, later than towns on the coast to the east. Grass pollen from surrounding grazing land peaks across October and November. Because Tenterfield sits at a climatic crossroads, its season can shift year to year depending on whether cooler southern air or warmer subtropical air dominates the spring.
How often is the Tenterfield pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Tenterfield 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 Tenterfield 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 Tenterfield, 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.)

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