Benoni Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Benoni is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mulberry, plane, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains moderate, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains moderate, plane remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, oak declining.
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 | 41/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 39/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 8/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 35/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 45/100 |
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 | 38/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 45/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Benoni is mostly built-up land, with some open grassland and woodland. With Kleinfontein Lake nearby, lakeside vegetation along its shore contributes to the local mix. Grass pollen adds noticeably to the overall load. In the immediate area, street trees, gardens and lawns supply most pollen in the built-up parts.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grasses take over in mid-spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from late spring into late summer also raises mold spore levels. Actual levels on any given day depend on the weather, with dry, breezy days the worst and wet days the mildest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Gauteng
Is pollen high in Benoni right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Benoni are moderate. Morus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, platanus, oak, cypress, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Benoni tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Benoni will be different from today, with morus at moderate levels, myrtle at moderate levels, platanus at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels and oak continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Benoni 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 Benoni?
On 10 October 2026, Morus is the dominant pollen source in Benoni. myrtle, platanus, oak, cypress, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Benoni?
How often is the Benoni pollen forecast updated?
The Benoni pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Benoni 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 Benoni 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 Benoni, 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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