Melbourne pollen forecast — Brevard Zoo neighborhood

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Melbourne are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Melbourne will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels

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

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Melbourne. grass are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

Like the rest of Melbourne, Brevard Zoo experiences a season that opens with oak and pine from January then cypress builds through February. Grass pollen runs high across most of the year without a single defined peak, and high humidity keeps mold counts elevated for much of the year. Year-round warmth keeps some pollen and mold present in almost every month, a defining feature of the local season.

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

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.

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 Melbourne, 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.