Barberton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Barberton is high; cypress, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are high; eucalyptus and oak are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress declining, eucalyptus declining, oak declining, mugwort declining, mulberry declining, plane declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will decrease; grass, oak, 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) | High | 57/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | High | 57/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | High | 57/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | High | 52/100 |
| 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) | Moderate | 50/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 48/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 50/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 42/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Barberton lies roughly 40 km south-southeast of Nelspruit. Barberton's bushveld setting features acacia, mopane, and indigenous bushveld trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between densely vegetated bushveld and more open, built-up sections. Surrounding savanna and sugarcane, timber, and tourism operations contribute substantial grass pollen through the summer rainfall season each year, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.
Bushveld trees like acacia and mopane start the pollen year at Barberton in August, handing over to grass as the main source from October through the humid summer months. The dry winter keeps levels low, while sugarcane, timber, and tourism operations nearby adds a further seasonal rhythm of its own, a pattern typical of the broader bushveld climate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Mpumalanga
Is pollen high in Barberton right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Barberton are high. Morus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and oak remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Barberton tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Barberton will be different from today, with morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, artemisia, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Barberton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, morus, myrtle, platanus, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Barberton?
On 20 September 2026, Morus is the dominant pollen source in Barberton. platanus, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and oak 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 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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