Bultfontein pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bultfontein is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bultfontein lies roughly 90 km north of Bloemfontein. Grassland dominates the land around Bultfontein once you're past the eucalyptus- and acacia-lined streets near the centre, with maize, sunflower, and grain farming 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

  • 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

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):

    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

Air quality in Bultfontein

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bultfontein right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Bultfontein.

Will pollen levels change in Bultfontein tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bultfontein will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bultfontein 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 Bultfontein?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Bultfontein.

When is pollen season in Bultfontein?
The pollen calendar at Bultfontein starts quietly, with acacia and eucalyptus trickling in from August before Highveld grass takes over decisively through October and November, against a backdrop shaped by maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations. Rain arriving in spring is what finally ends the dry, low-pollen winter stretch. This mirrors the broader seasonal pattern seen across much of the Highveld region.
How often is the Bultfontein pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bultfontein 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 Bultfontein 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 Bultfontein, 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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