Brakpan pollen forecast — Tsakane neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Tsakane, Brakpan 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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Tsakane lies roughly 30 km east-southeast of Johannesburg. Grassland dominates the land around Tsakane once you're past the eucalyptus- and acacia-lined streets near the centre, with government, finance, and commercial operations shaping much of what lies further out. The seasonal grass pollen surge each summer draws directly on this surrounding open plateau vegetation. This pattern holds true across most of the surrounding Highveld plateau.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
2/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
15/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
2/100
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Urtica:
Low
3/100
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
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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 Brakpan right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Brakpan are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Brakpan tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Brakpan will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Brakpan this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Brakpan?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Brakpan. cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica are also present but at lower levels. morus and oak 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.
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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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