Picnic Point, Toowoomba Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Picnic Point, Toowoomba is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, acacia increasing, cypress increasing, eucalyptus increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass will increase; acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 9/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 6/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 6/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | High | 55/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 53/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | High | 53/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 21/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 31/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Toowoomba is surrounded mainly by woodland, which covers around 95% of the nearby area. A nearby park adds mown lawns and planted trees to the local pollen mix. Woodland on all sides makes trees an important local pollen source. Grasses and weeds such as pigweed round out the local mix.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in early spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in mid-spring and fading by early fall. The season closes with pigweed from early summer into early fall. Spring is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Queensland
Is pollen high in Toowoomba right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Toowoomba are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while acacia and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Toowoomba tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Toowoomba will be different from today, with myrtle, acacia, cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Toowoomba this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, acacia, and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Toowoomba?
On 10 October 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Toowoomba. acacia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Toowoomba?
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.
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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