Tuggeranong pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tuggeranong sits in a valley south of central Canberra, ringed by dry eucalypt woodland on the surrounding hills and grassland reserves along its lake foreshore; suburban streets are planted with the mix of exotic deciduous trees characteristic of Canberra's town centres. Grass pollen typically becomes the dominant local allergen through late spring and into summer, following an earlier and comparatively brief peak from flowering wattle and eucalypt in the cooler months.

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):

    Low

    10/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tuggeranong right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Tuggeranong.

Will pollen levels change in Tuggeranong tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tuggeranong this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Tuggeranong?

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

When is pollen season in Tuggeranong?
Tuggeranong, in Canberra's southern valley, has a temperate pollen season shaped by both the city's extensive tree plantings and the surrounding grazing land of the Murrumbidgee corridor. Tree pollen from oak, elm and cypress species builds from August, with grass pollen from ryegrass peaking October to December. The valley setting can trap cold air on winter and early spring mornings, sometimes delaying the start of flowering slightly compared with more open parts of Canberra, before the compressed spring pollen peak arrives.
How often is the Tuggeranong pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Tuggeranong 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 Tuggeranong 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 Tuggeranong, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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