Barkly East pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Barkly East is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Barkly East lies roughly 380 km north-northeast of Gqeberha. Sparse grassland and camel thorn acacia make up most of the vegetation at Barkly East, with exposure limited mainly to the town's irrigated gardens against the arid backdrop beyond. The district's sheep and ostrich farming operations adds to a landscape shaped fundamentally by the region's low rainfall, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.

Today - 9 August

  • 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

    2/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • 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

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Barkly East

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Barkly East right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Barkly East are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Barkly East tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Barkly East will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Barkly East this week?

According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Barkly East?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Barkly East. oak, urtica, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Barkly East?
Barkly East's pollen year is dominated by a narrow spring peak, as acacia and scrub flower from August ahead of grass through September and October. Beyond that window, the arid climate and the area's sheep and ostrich farming operations keep pollen production minimal for the remaining months of the year, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
How often is the Barkly East pollen forecast updated?

The Barkly East pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Barkly East 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 Barkly East 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 Barkly East, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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