Yass pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Yass is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus remains low, acacia at low levels. Over the following five days acacia and eucalyptus will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Yass lies amid Southern Tablelands grazing country, its rolling paddocks sown to introduced pasture grasses and dotted with box-gum woodland remnants; wattle and stands of planted cypress pine and eucalypt windbreaks frame the town's rural approaches. Locally, wattle is usually the first to flower in late winter, with eucalypt blossom and pasture grasses following through spring; by mid-summer the grass pollen season has typically eased, leaving a quieter run into autumn.

Today - 9 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):

    Low

    3/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • Acacia (Acacia):

    Low

    9/100

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Yass right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Yass are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Yass tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Yass will be different from today, with acacia at low levels, myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Yass this week?

According to the five-day outlook, acacia and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Yass?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Yass. acacia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Yass?
Yass, on the Southern Tablelands west of Canberra, sits in open grazing country where pasture grasses dominate the pollen picture. Tree pollen from casuarina, cypress and wattle appears from August, but the main event is the ryegrass and other grass pollen season running October through December, driven by the extensive grazing land surrounding the town. Tableland elevation keeps spring mornings cool, which can delay flowering by a week or two relative to Sydney, while dry summers bring the season to a fairly firm close by January.
How often is the Yass pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Yass 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 Yass 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 Yass, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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