Shimla Park, Bloemfontein Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Shimla Park, Bloemfontein is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; mold (alternaria) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels, mugwort at low levels, mulberry at low levels, plane at low levels, nettle at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, nettle, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass and oak will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 19/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 26/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 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) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 73% of the area near this location in Bloemfontein is built-up land. Lawns and planted trees in a nearby park add to local grass and tree pollen. Grass pollen adds noticeably to the overall load. Locally, planted trees and mown lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in mid-spring and fading by early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Summer is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Free State
Is pollen high in Bloemfontein right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Bloemfontein.
Will pollen levels change in Bloemfontein tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Bloemfontein will be different from today, with urtica 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 Bloemfontein this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bloemfontein?
On 11 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Bloemfontein.
When is pollen season in Bloemfontein?
How often is the Bloemfontein pollen forecast updated?
The Bloemfontein pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein 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 Bloemfontein, 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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