Weipa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Weipa is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Weipa sits on Cape York's western coast amid bauxite mining country, where eucalypt savanna woodland and extensive paperbark (melaleuca) wetlands dominate the flat terrain; mangroves line the numerous tidal rivers and inlets around this remote mining town. Grasses and paperbark flower most actively during the wet season's high humidity and rainfall, with pollen levels dropping away noticeably once the dry season sets in.

Today - 16 July

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    None

    0/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Weipa right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Weipa are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Weipa tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Weipa will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Weipa this week?

According to the five-day outlook, myrtle and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Weipa?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Weipa. myrtle and acacia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Weipa?
Weipa, a remote bauxite mining town on western Cape York, experiences an intensely seasonal tropical climate that concentrates pollen activity into the dry months. Grass pollen from surrounding savanna and woodland builds from May, peaking later in the dry season, with tree pollen from eucalypt, acacia and paperbark species typically opening around August to October. The wet season from November to April brings monsoon downpours that isolate the community and effectively suppress airborne pollen until the following dry season resumes.
How often is the Weipa pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Weipa 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 Weipa 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 Weipa, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Weipa.

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