Durban pollen forecast — Mount Edgecombe Country Club – The Woods Course neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Mount Edgecombe Country Club – The Woods Course, Durban is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; grass and oak will remain stable.
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Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 15/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 13/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 16/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 15/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 14/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 19/100 |
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) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Mount Edgecombe Country Club's KwaZulu-Natal Durban northern suburbs Woods Course setting features subtropical trees, kikuyu grass, and coastal scrub as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded sections and the more open fairways. Surrounding KwaZulu-Natal North Coast subtropical vegetation contributes substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Indian Ocean proximity means onshore sea breezes can periodically disperse pollen and the summer rainfall season concentrates grass pollen production from November to March.
Grass and coastal forest pollen builds gradually from September through the KwaZulu-Natal spring, extending through the humid summer into February rather than producing one sharp peak. The surrounding sugar cane farmland adds a mild additional grass pollen presence during the harvest season.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in Durban right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Durban are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, and morus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Durban tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Durban will be similar to today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Durban this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, and morus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Durban?
On 20 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Durban. platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, and morus are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak 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 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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