Tumut pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (4 August) pollen in Tumut is none Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus at low levels. Over the following five days eucalyptus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Tumut is a Snowy Mountains foothill timber town, and softwood pine plantations (radiata pine) dominate the surrounding hills alongside native eucalypt forest. Willows line the Tumut River through town, and poplar avenues were planted as windbreaks on the river flats. Pasture grasses cover cleared valley floor paddocks used for grazing. Wattle flowers in late winter on forest margins. Pine pollen from the plantation estate is a distinctive seasonal contributor not found in most NSW towns.
Today - 4 August
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Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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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 - 5 August
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Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
7/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Air quality in Tumut
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Tumut right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Tumut.
Will pollen levels change in Tumut tomorrow?
On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Tumut will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Tumut this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Tumut?
On 4 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Tumut.
When is pollen season in Tumut?
How often is the Tumut pollen forecast updated?
The Tumut pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Tumut 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 Tumut 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 Tumut, 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: 4 August 2026 at 16:38 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Tumut.
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