Upper Ferntree Gully Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Upper Ferntree Gully is high; eucalyptus is high; cypress, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; acacia is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress declining, eucalyptus declining, mold (alternaria) declining, acacia no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Low | 11/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | High | 65/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 47/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 44/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 26/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 76% of the area near the heart of Upper Ferntree Gully is woodland, with some open grassland. Along a watercourse nearby, trees, shrubs and reeds grow in the damper ground and add their own pollen. Among allergenic trees nearby, maple is the main source. Grass pollen is plentiful, while plantain leads among the weeds.
Tree pollen peaks in early spring, when the weather warms to around 10°C and maple is in full flower. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Plantain flowers through much of the warmer half of the year. Rain is heaviest in spring, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Victoria
Is pollen high in Upper Ferntree Gully right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Upper Ferntree Gully are high. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Upper Ferntree Gully tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Upper Ferntree Gully will be different from today, with cypress, myrtle continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Upper Ferntree Gully this week?
According to the five-day outlook, acacia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Upper Ferntree Gully?
On 11 October 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Upper Ferntree Gully. cypress and acacia are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Upper Ferntree Gully?
How often is the Upper Ferntree Gully pollen forecast updated?
The Upper Ferntree Gully pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Upper Ferntree Gully 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 Upper Ferntree Gully 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 Upper Ferntree Gully, 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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