Durban pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Durban are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Durban will be different from today, with artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at moderate levels, platanus at low levels

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

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Durban. cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, myrtle, platanus, grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.

Oak and eucalyptus in the woodland come next, through the heart of spring, climbing steadily through spring to a peak in October or November. Grass pollen builds through late spring and peaks in December, before ragweed takes over as the dominant allergen from mid-February through April. Local weather swings can shift these windows slightly, but the overall order tends to hold.

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

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.

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.