Brakpan pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Brakpan is moderate; cypress, mugwort, and mulberry are moderate; eucalyptus, oak, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains low, oak remains low, mugwort remains moderate, plane remains low, mulberry declining.
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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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 20/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 14/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 23/100 |
| 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) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Brakpan's East Rand Highveld mining setting features eucalyptus, acacia, and Highveld grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited residential green spaces and the more built-up mining, industrial, and commercial corridors. The Blesbokspruit corridor provides locally significant wetland and riparian vegetation, while the surrounding Highveld grassland contributes substantial grass pollen during the summer rainfall season throughout.
Brakpan's East Rand Highveld mining season opens in August with eucalyptus and acacia before grass from surrounding Highveld grassland peaks through November and December. The Blesbokspruit wetland corridor contributes locally significant wetland and riparian pollen, while the dry winter months suppress most pollen production and the summer rainfall pattern concentrates the main season in spring and early summer throughout this East Rand mining city.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Gauteng
Is pollen high in Brakpan right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Brakpan are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and oak remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Brakpan tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Brakpan will be different from today, with artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, oak at low levels and morus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Brakpan this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and oak pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Brakpan?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Brakpan. cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and oak are also present but at lower levels. grass and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Brakpan?
How often is the Brakpan pollen forecast updated?
The Brakpan pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Brakpan 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 Brakpan 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 Brakpan, 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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