Wagga Wagga pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Wagga Wagga is high; cypress is high; acacia and eucalyptus are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress declining, acacia no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week acacia, cypress, eucalyptus, and grass will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | Moderate | 41/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 52/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 35/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia (Acacia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Wagga Wagga sits on the Murrumbidgee River floodplain, with river red gum forest lining the waterway amid box-gum woodland and the extensive cropping and grazing plains of the Riverina surrounding the city. Grey box and white cypress pine woodland persists on the low hills flanking the floodplain, while the extensive river red gum forest along the Murrumbidgee, part of the wider Riverina red gum belt, supports significant waterbird and fish habitat compared with the more heavily cleared cropping country further from the river.
In this Riverina city on the Murrumbidgee, pollen season runs August to January, with river red gum and box-gum woodland trees opening in late winter and rye grass across the surrounding cropping and grazing plains peaking October to December. Wagga's inland valley setting, prone to still winter and spring air, can concentrate pollen locally before hot northerly winds disperse it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New South Wales
Is pollen high in Wagga Wagga right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Wagga Wagga are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle and acacia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Wagga Wagga tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Wagga Wagga will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Wagga Wagga this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, grass, acacia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Wagga Wagga?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Wagga Wagga. myrtle and acacia are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Wagga Wagga?
How often is the Wagga Wagga pollen forecast updated?
The Wagga Wagga pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga 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 Wagga Wagga, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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