Barberton Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Barberton is moderate; cypress, plane, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, and mulberry are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains low, plane remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, oak increasing, mugwort increasing, mulberry increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass and nettle will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 8/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 17/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 21/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 25/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 31/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 30/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 35/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 33/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the center of Barberton is mostly woodland, with some built-up land and scrubland. Trees are an important local pollen source, given how much woodland surrounds the area. Grass pollen is a substantial part of the local mix as well. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in late winter. Grass pollen follows, peaking in early spring and easing off by early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Mold spores join in from early summer into early fall, when damp, warm spells let them thrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Mpumalanga
Is pollen high in Barberton right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Barberton are moderate. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, morus, myrtle, oak, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Barberton tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Barberton will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at moderate levels, cypress at moderate levels and morus, oak, artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Barberton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Barberton?
On 10 October 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Barberton. cypress, morus, myrtle, oak, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Barberton?
How often is the Barberton pollen forecast updated?
The Barberton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Barberton 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 Barberton 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 Barberton, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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