Cradock pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Cradock is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle are moderate; plane is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, plane remains low, eucalyptus declining, mugwort declining, mulberry declining, nettle declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will decrease; grass and oak 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 | 38/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 30/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 30/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 33/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 25/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 28/100 |
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 | 28/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 18/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Cradock lies roughly 200 km north of Gqeberha. Camel thorn acacia, hardy Karoo scrub, and sparse grassland dominate the vegetation around Cradock, with exposure varying between the town's limited irrigated gardens and the vast, arid surrounding plains. The region's sheep and ostrich farming operations adds to a landscape defined largely by low rainfall, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.
Cradock's semi-arid Karoo season is compressed into a short spring window, with camel thorn acacia and Karoo scrub opening from August before grass peaks through September and October. The dry climate, sheep and ostrich farming operations nearby, and sparse vegetation keep overall pollen levels low for most of the year, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Cradock right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Cradock are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Cradock tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Cradock will be different from today, with platanus at low levels, cypress at moderate levels and urtica, artemisia, morus, myrtle continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cradock this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cradock?
On 20 September 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Cradock. artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Cradock?
How often is the Cradock pollen forecast updated?
The Cradock pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cradock 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 Cradock 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 Cradock, 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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