Queenstown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Queenstown is low; cypress, eucalyptus, artemisia, morus, and platanus are low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, artemisia remains low, morus remains low, platanus remains low. Over the following five days cypress, artemisia, morus, and platanus will decrease; eucalyptus will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Queenstown's Eastern Cape Amathole Mountains setting features acacia, eucalyptus, and Eastern Cape grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Komani River corridor and the more built-up commercial corridors around the historic town hexagon. The surrounding Eastern Cape grassland contributes substantial grass pollen, while the Amathole Mountain slopes above create elevation-based pollen gradients between the upland indigenous vegetation and the more open valley floor below.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
10/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
10/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Artemisia:
Low
22/100
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Morus:
Low
10/100
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Platanus:
Low
10/100
-
Urtica:
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
7/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Artemisia:
Low
19/100
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Morus:
Low
7/100
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Platanus:
Low
7/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Queenstown right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Queenstown are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Queenstown tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Queenstown will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Queenstown this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Queenstown?
On 25 June 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Queenstown. cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Queenstown?
How often is the Queenstown pollen forecast updated?
The Queenstown pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Queenstown 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 Queenstown 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 Queenstown, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Queenstown.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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