Bloemhof pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Bloemhof lies roughly 200 km south of Mahikeng. Around Bloemhof, the vegetation is a patchwork of eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced oak in the older streets, thinning out into open Highveld grassland once you leave the built-up core, with maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations occupying much of that outer land. This split between wooded town and open plateau shapes exposure block by block.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • 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

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):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

Air quality in Bloemhof

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bloemhof right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bloemhof are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bloemhof tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bloemhof will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bloemhof this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bloemhof?

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

When is pollen season in Bloemhof?
Grass and acacia dominate the pollen picture at Bloemhof, with the season opening in August and peaking through October and November as Highveld grassland flowers. The dry winter months are largely pollen-free, while the surrounding maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations defines much of the land beyond the town itself, a pattern typical of the wider Highveld region.
How often is the Bloemhof pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bloemhof 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 Bloemhof 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 Bloemhof, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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