Barberton Golf Club, Barberton Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Barberton Golf Club, Barberton is moderate; mold (alternaria) is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains low, mugwort at low levels.
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) | None | 0/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 24/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 46% of the area near this part of Barberton is open grassland, with a good deal of farmland. Grasses are also a significant pollen source here. Pasture and uncultivated field edges in the farmland provide room for grasses and weeds. Wind carries pollen over long distances, so the wider landscape also shapes what arrives here.
Grasses take over in early spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from early summer into early fall also raises mold spore levels. Dry, sunny and breezy weather raises levels within each period, and steady rain brings them down.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Mpumalanga
Is pollen high in Barberton right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Barberton.
Will pollen levels change in Barberton tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Barberton will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Barberton 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 Barberton?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Barberton.
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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