Brisbane Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Brisbane is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass, mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) grass remains low, ragweed remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass and mugwort will increase; ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 9/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 15/100 |
| Cladosporium | Low | 25/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 31/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 13/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Woodland and open grassland share the area around this location in Brisbane, plus a good deal of built-up land. The leading allergenic tree nearby is oak, with cypress close behind. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside mugwort and plantain among the weeds. Compared with most places, mugwort is especially widespread here, which makes it one of the key local allergens.
Cypress opens the pollen season in mid-spring. Tree pollen peaks in early summer, when the weather warms to around 15°C and oak is in full flower. Grasses take over in early fall and keep pollen in the air into mid-fall. Mugwort and plantain bring the strongest peak of the year through summer. Rain is heaviest in winter, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Brisbane right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Brisbane are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Brisbane tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Brisbane will be different from today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Brisbane this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Brisbane?
On 6 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Brisbane. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Brisbane?
How often is the Brisbane pollen forecast updated?
The Brisbane pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Brisbane 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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