Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course, Durban Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Zimbali Country Club – Championship Course, Durban is moderate; nettle is moderate; cypress, mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains low, mugwort remains low, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, eucalyptus at low levels, mulberry at low levels, plane at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will decrease; oak 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) | Low | 1/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 10/100 |
| 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 | 14/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 40/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 13/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Durban is surrounded mainly by woodland, with a good deal of built-up land. Trees are an important local pollen source, given how much woodland surrounds the area. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and pigweed is the main weed source. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in mid-spring and fading by late fall. The season closes with pigweed from early summer into early fall. In warm, humid weather from mid-spring into mid-fall, mold spores add to the mix, especially after rain. 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. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress 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 artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Durban this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and urtica 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, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Durban. artemisia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, myrtle, platanus, 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 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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