Aliwal North pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Aliwal North is low; eucalyptus and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Aliwal North lies roughly 380 km north-northeast of Gqeberha. Aliwal North's semi-arid Karoo setting features camel thorn acacia, hardy scrub, and sparse grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between limited irrigated green spaces and the more open, arid surrounding landscape shaped by sheep and ostrich farming operations, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape that shapes daily exposure across the surrounding plains.
Today - 30 August
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
2/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
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):
Low
1/100
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Nettle (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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
Low
2/100
-
Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Aliwal North
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Aliwal North right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Aliwal North are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Aliwal North tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Aliwal North will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Aliwal North this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Aliwal North?
On 30 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Aliwal North. platanus are also present but at lower levels. oak, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Aliwal North?
How often is the Aliwal North pollen forecast updated?
The Aliwal North pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North, 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: 30 August 2026 at 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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