Bethelsdorp pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Bethelsdorp is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - cypress increasing, artemisia at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and artemisia will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bethelsdorp's Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth suburban setting features Port Jackson wattle, rooikrans, and coastal fynbos as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the invasive alien-dominated hillside areas and the more built-up residential and commercial areas. The flat coastal plain setting allows pollen to disperse widely, while invasive wattle species are particularly significant local early-season pollen sources throughout.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Artemisia:

    None

    0/100

  • Morus:

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Artemisia:

    Low

    13/100

  • Morus:

    None

    0/100

  • Platanus:

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bethelsdorp right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Bethelsdorp are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Bethelsdorp tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Bethelsdorp will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and cypress increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bethelsdorp this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bethelsdorp?

On 25 June 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Bethelsdorp. morus, myrtle, platanus, urtica, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bethelsdorp?
Bethelsdorp's Eastern Cape coastal season opens in July with Port Jackson wattle and rooikrans before fynbos and grass peak through September and October. The flat coastal plain allows pollen to disperse widely, while the strong onshore southwesterly winds from Algoa Bay can frequently interrupt exposure and the invasive wattle is a particularly significant and early local pollen source throughout the season.
How often is the Bethelsdorp pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bethelsdorp 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 Bethelsdorp 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 Bethelsdorp, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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