Delmas pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Delmas 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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Delmas lies roughly 240 km west-southwest of Nelspruit. Eucalyptus, acacia, and open grassland define the vegetation around Delmas, with exposure shifting between leafier residential pockets and busier commercial corridors nearby. The surrounding area's coal mining and power station operations shapes much of the land beyond the town, adding grass and dust to the seasonal pollen mix each summer, consistent with the wider Highveld plateau environment.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    3/100

  • Urtica:

    Low

    2/100

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 Delmas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Delmas right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Delmas are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, platanus, urtica, and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Delmas tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Delmas this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, platanus, urtica, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Delmas?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Delmas. myrtle, platanus, urtica, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. morus and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Delmas?
Pollen at Delmas builds from August as acacia and eucalyptus flower, with Highveld grass taking over through October and November. The elevated plateau's dry winter suppresses production until the spring rains arrive, and the area's coal mining and power station operations adds a distinctive local backdrop to the grass-dominated summer pollen season, a pattern typical of the wider Highveld region.
How often is the Delmas pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Delmas 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 Delmas 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 Delmas, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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