Overport, Durban Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead

Pollen Today

Low 14/100

Today (10 October) pollen in Overport, Durban is low; cypress, mulberry, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.

Pollen Tomorrow

Low 16/100

Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains low, mulberry remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, eucalyptus at low levels, mugwort at low levels, nettle at low levels.

7-Day Trend

Over the next week grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle will decrease; oak and plane will remain stable.

Updated: 11 October 2026 at 03:11 CEST
Country: South Africa

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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)
Low
4/100
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)
Low
1/100
Plane (Platanus)
None
0/100
Nettle (Urtica)
None
0/100
Mold (Alternaria)
Low
9/100
Mold (Cladosporium)
Low
14/100

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)
Low
16/100
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae)
Low
11/100
Grass (Poaceae)
None
0/100
Oak (Quercus)
None
0/100
Willow (Salicaceae)
None
0/100 —
Mugwort (Artemisia)
Low
10/100
Mulberry (Morus)
Low
14/100
Plane (Platanus)
None
0/100
Nettle (Urtica)
Low
10/100
Mold (Alternaria)
Low
9/100
Mold (Cladosporium)
Low
13/100
ENVIRONMENT & ANALYSIS

Local Environmental Conditions

This site in Durban is surrounded mainly by built-up land, which covers around 57% of the nearby area, with a good deal of woodland. Around here, the surrounding woods make trees an important source; street trees, parks and lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.

With warm weather all year, between about 20°C and 25°C, pollen is present in most months rather than in one short season. The drier stretch around June to August usually brings the most pollen. During the rainy season, frequent heavy downpours wash much of the pollen out of the air. Mold spores are in the air most of the year too, rising after rain.

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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 low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus 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 urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Durban this week?

According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed 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 are also present but at lower levels. platanus, grass, oak, urtica, artemisia, and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Durban?
With warm weather all year, between about 20°C and 25°C, pollen is present in most months rather than in one short season. The drier stretch around June to August usually brings the most pollen. During the rainy season, frequent heavy downpours wash much of the pollen out of the air. Mold spores are in the air most of the year too, rising after rain.
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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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. This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Durban.

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 11 October 2026 at 03:11 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

Methodology & Technology

Airmine combines satellite observations, weather forecasts and machine learning to forecast pollen, air quality and mold risk. For pollen, vegetation maps and weather data help predict season onset and exposure at 400 × 400 metre resolution. For air quality, we refine Copernicus CAMS forecasts using local factors such as roads, emissions and terrain. For routes, data is updated dynamically to provide accurate exposure metrics along the specific race corridor coordinates.

Our models are calibrated against millions of professional monitoring records and updated four times daily as new data becomes available.

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Disclaimer

The information provided is for environmental awareness only and does not constitute medical advice. Athletes with known respiratory conditions or severe allergies should consult their physician before participating in strenuous outdoor activities based on these forecasts.

Some text on this page may be generated or summarised using artificial intelligence (AI). Wherever possible, AI-generated content is enriched with Airmine's proprietary data to improve its accuracy and relevance. However, AI-generated content may still contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.