Durban Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Durban is moderate; cypress, mulberry, and nettle are moderate; eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, plane, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains moderate, mulberry remains moderate, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, eucalyptus increasing, oak increasing, mugwort increasing, plane increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, nettle, and mold (alternaria) will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 6/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 19/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 24/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 16/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 24/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 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) | Moderate | 50/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 29/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 39/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 50/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 46/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Durban is surrounded mainly by woodland, which covers around 81% of the nearby area, with some open grassland. In the immediate area, tree cover makes trees an important source. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load. Gaps in the canopy, trails and forest edges give grasses and herbs room to grow.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking around early spring. From early spring, grass pollen rises to a peak around mid-spring before easing off by late summer. Weeds take the season into its final stretch, adding modest amounts of pollen from early summer into early fall. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in Durban right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Durban are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, urtica, artemisia, myrtle, platanus, and oak remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Durban tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Durban will be different from today, with cypress at moderate levels, morus at moderate levels, urtica at moderate levels and artemisia, myrtle, platanus, oak increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Durban this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Durban?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Durban. morus, urtica, artemisia, myrtle, platanus, and oak are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Durban?
How often is the Durban pollen forecast updated?
The Durban pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban, 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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