Young pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (24 August) pollen in Young is low; eucalyptus is low. 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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Known as the Cherry Capital of Australia, Young is surrounded by extensive cherry orchards alongside box-gum grassy woodland and grazing pasture typical of the NSW South West Slopes. Alongside the cherry orchards, remnant white box and yellow box woodland persists on uncleared hillsides, supporting a notable spring wildflower display, while wattle species flowering through late winter contribute further to the district's seasonal pollen load across the South West Slopes' mix of orchard, grazing and cropping land.

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):

    Low

    11/100

  • 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):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Young right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Young tomorrow?

On 25 August 2026, pollen conditions in Young will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Young this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Young?

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

When is pollen season in Young?
In this South West Slopes cherry-growing town, pollen season runs August to January, with cherry orchard blossom and box-gum woodland trees opening in late winter, followed by rye grass across grazing pasture peaking October to December. Spring here brings a distinctive combination of orchard blossom and grass pollen that makes it a notably active season for hay fever sufferers.
How often is the Young pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Young 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 Young 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 Young, 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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