Toowoomba pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Toowoomba is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Toowoomba's identity as the Garden City reflects extensive public and private gardens, ornamental trees, and parkland, layered over remnant eucalypt woodland typical of the Darling Downs escarpment. Surrounding cropping and grazing country adds further grass pollen from the plains below, while the escarpment's forested edge provides a native bushland backdrop to the city. Heritage parks and botanic gardens in the city centre add a further layer of ornamental flowering species.

Today - 16 July

  • 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 - 17 July

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Toowoomba right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Toowoomba.

Will pollen levels change in Toowoomba tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Toowoomba will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Toowoomba this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Toowoomba?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Toowoomba.

When is pollen season in Toowoomba?
Toowoomba, known as the Garden City and famous for its Carnival of Flowers, sits high on the Great Dividing Range, giving it a cooler, slightly different pollen pattern from the subtropical coast, with tree pollen from eucalypts and ornamental garden species peaking August to October and grass pollen extending from September through December, boosted by the city's extensive parks and gardens and the surrounding Downs farmland. The range's cooler nights compared with the surrounding plains can shift the timing of peak flowering by a week or two some years.
How often is the Toowoomba pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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