Brakpan Golf Club, Brakpan Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Brakpan Golf Club, Brakpan is high; mold (alternaria) is high; mold (cladosporium) is moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains high, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mold (alternaria) will decrease; grass and nettle 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) | High | 61/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 49/100 |
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) | 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) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | High | 61/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 47/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Brakpan is surrounded mainly by farmland, with some open grassland and built-up land. Locally, open grassland and farmland add grass and weed pollen. Pasture and uncultivated field edges in the farmland provide room for grasses and weeds. Wind carries pollen over long distances, so the wider landscape also shapes what arrives here.
Grass pollen follows, peaking in mid-spring and easing off by early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Mold spores join in from late spring into late summer, when damp, warm spells let them thrive. Actual levels on any given day depend on the weather, with dry, breezy days the worst and wet days the mildest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Gauteng
Is pollen high in Brakpan right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Brakpan.
Will pollen levels change in Brakpan tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Brakpan will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Brakpan this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, platanus, oak, artemisia, cypress, and morus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Brakpan?
On 11 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Brakpan.
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 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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