Bedford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Bedford is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains moderate, mugwort remains moderate, mulberry remains moderate, nettle remains moderate, plane declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; grass and oak 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) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 33/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 48/100 |
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 | 47/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 41/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 35/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Bedford lies roughly 150 km north-northeast of Gqeberha. Bedford'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.
Karoo scrub and acacia mark a brief pollen season at Bedford from August through October, tied closely to the spring growing period after the dry winter. The area's sheep and ostrich farming operations and generally low rainfall mean pollen stays low outside this narrow window most years, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Bedford right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Bedford are moderate. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bedford tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Bedford will be different from today, with urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at moderate levels, morus at moderate levels, myrtle at moderate levels and platanus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bedford this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bedford?
On 20 September 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Bedford. urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Bedford?
How often is the Bedford pollen forecast updated?
The Bedford pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford, 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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