Alberton pollen forecast — Vosloorus Extension neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Vosloorus Extension, Alberton is low; cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will increase; grass and nettle will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 6/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 5/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 5/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 6/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 5/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Vosloorus Extension lies roughly 20 km south-southeast of Johannesburg. Around Vosloorus Extension, the vegetation is a patchwork of eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced oak in the older streets, thinning out into open Highveld grassland once you leave the built-up core, with government, finance, and commercial operations occupying much of that outer land. This split between wooded town and open plateau shapes exposure block by block.
Grass and acacia dominate the pollen picture at Vosloorus Extension, with the season opening in August and peaking through October and November as Highveld grassland flowers. The dry winter months are largely pollen-free, while the surrounding government, finance, and commercial operations defines much of the land beyond the town itself, a pattern typical of the wider Highveld region.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Gauteng
Is pollen high in Alberton right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Alberton are low. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while oak, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Alberton tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Alberton will be similar to today, with platanus at low levels, oak at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Alberton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, oak, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Alberton?
On 20 September 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Alberton. oak, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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