Bethlehem pollen forecast — Bethlehem Stadium neighborhood

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

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Bethlehem Stadium lies roughly 230 km east-northeast of Bloemfontein. Bethlehem Stadium carries the typical Highveld mix: acacia and eucalyptus lining residential streets, grassland taking over past the edge of town, and maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations filling out the wider landscape beyond. Pollen exposure tracks this pattern closely, higher near remaining tree cover, lower on the open grass plains. This pattern holds true across most of the surrounding Highveld plateau.

Today - 9 August

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    5/100

  • Urtica:

    Low

    5/100

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bethlehem right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bethlehem are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, urtica, artemisia, and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bethlehem tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bethlehem this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bethlehem?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Bethlehem. platanus, urtica, artemisia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bethlehem?
August ushers in acacia and eucalyptus pollen at Bethlehem Stadium, giving way to a Highveld grassland peak by October and November, framed by the area's maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations. Winter stays largely pollen-free until the spring rains break the dry spell. This mirrors the broader seasonal pattern seen across much of the Highveld region.
How often is the Bethlehem pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem, 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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