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About Pollen in Canberra

Canberra’s spring allergy season (September–November) is dominated by Ryegrass, Elm, and Plane pollen; Ryegrass (Lolium) prolific due to winds from surrounding pasture lands; English Elm (Ulmus procera) and London Plane (Platanus x acerifolia) widespread in Inner North streets. Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) contributes from Mount Ainslie and Black Mountain. Summer (December–February) sees high Grass (Poaceae) pollen levels, originating from Brindabella Ranges and ACT grasslands.

The city’s basin topography traps pollen during temperature inversions; breezes from Lake Burley Griffin distribute particles. Autumn and winter have elevated Mould (Alternaria, Cladosporium) spore counts, from decomposing leaf litter in Haig Park and damp areas near the Molonglo River.

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What Pollen Levels Mean
LOW Symptoms are unlikely
MED Moderate risk of symptoms
HIGH Widespread symptoms likely
V.HI Expect significant symptoms
X.HI Extremely high symptom likelihood & severity