Alberton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Alberton is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort at low levels, plane at low levels, urtica at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, mugwort, plane, and urtica will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Alberton's South Rand Highveld setting features eucalyptus, acacia, and plane as the main tree pollen sources alongside Highveld grassland, with exposure varying between the greener residential areas and the more built-up commercial and industrial corridors along Voortrekker Road. The Natalspruit corridor provides locally significant riparian vegetation, while the surrounding Highveld grassland contributes substantial grass pollen during the summer rainfall season throughout.
Today - 16 July
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
1/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
7/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
10/100
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Urtica:
Low
6/100
Air quality in Alberton
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Alberton right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Alberton are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Alberton tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Alberton will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Alberton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, platanus, and urtica pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Alberton?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Alberton. artemisia, morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Alberton?
How often is the Alberton pollen forecast updated?
The Alberton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Alberton 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 Alberton 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 Alberton, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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