Benoni pollen forecast — Willowmoore Park neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Willowmoore Park, Benoni is low; cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will increase; grass and nettle will remain stable.
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Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 5/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 4/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 4/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 5/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 5/100 |
| 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) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Willowmoore Park lies roughly 30 km east of Johannesburg. At Willowmoore Park, acacia, eucalyptus, and Highveld grassland dominate the local pollen picture, with exposure varying between wooded residential streets and more open, built-up parts of town. Surrounding government, finance, and commercial operations adds further texture to the landscape, while farmland nearby contributes grass pollen through the summer rainfall months, consistent with the wider Highveld plateau environment.
Willowmoore Park's Highveld season opens in August with acacia and eucalyptus before grass from the surrounding grassland peaks through October and November. The dry winter months keep pollen low, while government, finance, and commercial operations nearby shapes the local landscape, and the summer rainfall pattern concentrates the main season into spring and early summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Gauteng
Is pollen high in Benoni right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Benoni are low. Oak is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Benoni tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Benoni will be similar to today, with oak at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Benoni this week?
According to the five-day outlook, oak, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Benoni?
On 20 September 2026, Oak is the dominant pollen source in Benoni. artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus 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 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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