Woodend pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Woodend is moderate; eucalyptus is moderate. Tomorrow (25 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Woodend, in the cool Macedon Ranges, favours European exotic garden trees, oaks, elms and maples, reflecting its history as a cool-climate retreat from Melbourne. Surrounding eucalypt forest, including manna gum and messmate, covers the ranges, and nearby cool-climate vineyards contribute grapevine flowering. Grazing pasture occupies cleared valley land. The elevated, cooler climate delays flowering relative to Melbourne, giving Woodend a later exotic-tree pollen peak than the metropolitan suburbs to its south.

Today - 24 August

  • 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):

    Moderate

    32/100

  • 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 - 25 August

  • 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

Air quality in Woodend

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Woodend right now?

On 24 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Woodend are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Woodend tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Woodend will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Woodend this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Woodend?

On 24 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Woodend. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Woodend?
Woodend, in the cool, elevated Macedon Ranges, runs a later and slightly milder pollen season than the Melbourne plains just to its south. Wattle and eucalypt flowering typically starts in early September, with grass pollen from surrounding grazing paddocks peaking in November. The Ranges' higher rainfall and cooler air can suppress peak counts somewhat compared with hotter, drier inland towns, while still delivering a solid spring run.
How often is the Woodend pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Woodend 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 Woodend 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 Woodend, 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: 24 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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