Townsville pollen forecast — Magnetic Island neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Magnetic Island, Townsville is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Magnetic Island carries eucalypt woodland and hoop pine forest over its granite hills, one of the driest vegetation types in the wet tropics, with fringing mangroves in sheltered bays and coastal she-oak along its many beaches. As is typical of the monsoonal tropics, the wet season here brings a surge of grass and tree flowering, tapering off through the long, drier winter months.

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):

    Low

    1/100

  • 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 Townsville right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Townsville.

Will pollen levels change in Townsville tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Townsville will be different from today, with cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Townsville this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Townsville?

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

When is pollen season in Townsville?
Magnetic Island's national park bushland gives its acacia and eucalypt populations plenty of room to drive the tree pollen that opens late in Townsville's dry season, around August to October, following a grass pollen peak that runs May through October. Being separated from the mainland by the Coral Sea doesn't spare the island from the dry tropics' characteristic dust, which often accompanies this pollen peak across the island's walking trails and bays. Conditions ease once the wetter, more humid season sets in from November to April.
How often is the Townsville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Townsville 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 Townsville 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 Townsville, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Magnetic Island, Townsville.

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