Upper Hunter Shire Council pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Upper Hunter Shire Council is moderate; eucalyptus is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Nearby, in the wider area, a waterway supports wattle and casuarina along its bank, both strongly allergenic wind-pollinated species. Located nearby, this area has this patch of forest is largely plane tree and eucalypt, a pairing known for heavy spring pollen output. Actual counts still shift year to year with temperature, rainfall, and prevailing wind.
Today - 30 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Moderate
32/100
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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 - 31 August
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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
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Moderate
41/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Air quality in Upper Hunter Shire Council
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Upper Hunter Shire Council right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Upper Hunter Shire Council are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Upper Hunter Shire Council tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Upper Hunter Shire Council will be similar to today, with myrtle at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Upper Hunter Shire Council this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Upper Hunter Shire Council?
On 30 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Upper Hunter Shire Council. grass, acacia, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Upper Hunter Shire Council?
How often is the Upper Hunter Shire Council pollen forecast updated?
The Upper Hunter Shire Council pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Upper Hunter Shire Council 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 Hunter Shire Council 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 Hunter Shire Council, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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