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Good Afternoon - Today is: Sunday, 10 November 2024 15:57:09 NZDT
Current: 17.2°C, Max: 18.7°C, Min: 15.6°C. It feels like 18.1°C
FORECAST: Cloudy with light rain this evening. Low 12C. Winds WNW at 15 to 30 km/h. Chance of rain 60%. It feels like 18.1°C. A waterproof and 1 clothing layer recommended.
Station Forecast: Showery, becoming less settled | Sunrise: 05:56 | Sunset: 20:08 | Dawn: 05:26 | Dusk: 20:38
Weather Forecast
Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.1 °C/hr 17.2°C, 93%   Pressure : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.7 hPa/hr 1017.8hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  W  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from W (266°) 6km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Rising 13km/h
Air Quality :  1 AQI  0.3ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Falling 0.8mm
Sun Light : 15.4kLux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  1.9UVI  122W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 10 November 2024 at 15:57:05. Updated in seconds

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 Pollen Forecast: MODERATE
Peak pollen times: 5am - 10am. Extended to midday on windy days.
Additional exposure risk in the evening once temperatures start to drop.
Allergy and Pollen Calendar
Below is a detailed monthly outline of what kinds of pollen are in the atmosphere. Trees and plants release their pollens at different times through the year, sometime for several months. Pollen can often cause Allergic Rhinitis, commonly known as Hay Fever which can have symptoms like an itchy throat, eyes or nose, sneezing, runny eyes or nose, and blocked nose.

Most pollens are usually emitted in the morning between 5.00am and 10.00am and are more noticeable on windy or dry days. When the day temperatures start to drop in the evenings, pollen which has been floating around during the day begins to drop to the ground causing a secondary onset of allergens.

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November Pollen Sources

Trees:

Birch, Eucalyptus, Gorse, Japanese Cyprus, Manuka, Macrocarpa, Maples, Sycamore, Mulberry, Native Beech, Native Coprosma, Native Milkwoods, Native Podocarps, Olive, Other Pinus Species, Pohutukawa, Rata, Walnut

Weeds:

Chenopod weeds, Dock, Sorrel, Nettles, Plantain, Privet

Grasses:

Browntop, Cocksfoot, Crested Dogstail, Dogstail, Meadow Foxtail, Prairie Grass, Ryegrass, Sweet Vernal, Tall Fescue, Yorkshire Fog

 

Change Month:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

TREES

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Alder (Alnus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birch (Betula)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elm (Ulmus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eucalyptus/Manuka

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gorse (Ulex)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hazelnut (Corylus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japanese Cyprus (Cryptomeria)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Macrocarpa (Cupressus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maples, Sycamore (Acer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulberry (Morus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Beech (Nothofagus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Coprosma Species

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Milkwoods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Native Podocarps EG: Rimu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oak (Quercus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olive (Olea)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Pinus Species

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinus Radiata

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plane (Platanus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pohutukawa/Rata (Metrosideros)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poplar (Populus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walnut (Juglans)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wattle (Acacia)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEEDS

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Chenopod weeds EG: Fat-hen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dock, Sorrel (Rumex)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nettles (Urtica)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plantain (Plantago)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Privet (Ligustrum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRASSES

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Browntop (Agrostis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cocksfoot (Dactylis)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crested Dogstail (Cynosurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dogstail (Cynosurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prairie Grass (Bromus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryegrass (Lolium)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tall Fescue (Festuca)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy (Phleum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yorkshire Fog (Holcus)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Tips For Reducing Pollen Exposure
  • Stay indoors until after midday, particularly in the pollen season and on windy days.
  • Avoid going out just before, during, or after thunderstorms. Particularly when pollen counts are high.
  • While out, wear sunglasses, carry tissues and (if needed) rinse your eyes with water.
  • Shower in the evenings to remove any pollen buildup on the skin and hair.
  • Do not mow grass and stay inside when it is being mown. If mowing is unavoidable, wear a mask or take a non-drowsy antihistamine.
  • Keep windows closed at home and in the car. Use recirculating air conditioning in the car.
  • Do not picnic in parks or in the country during the pollen season.
  • Try to plan holidays out of the pollen season or holiday at the seaside.
  • Keep your home clear of dust, mold and allergens such as pet dander.
The Pollen Calendar and allergy information has been sourced from: Allergy New Zealand - http://www.allergy.org.nz and referenced in our bibliography.