East London pollen forecast — Buffalo Park neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Buffalo Park, East London is moderate; nettle is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and mulberry are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, nettle declining, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle will increase; grass, oak, and plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
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 | 20/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 14/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 25/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 19/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 32/100 |
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 | 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 | 6/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 14/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Buffalo Park lies roughly 240 km east-northeast of Gqeberha. Buffalo Park's Eastern Cape setting features acacia, Port Jackson wattle, and Eastern Cape thicket as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between wooded green spaces and more built-up commercial and residential areas shaped by mixed farming and light industrial activity, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone that shapes daily exposure across the wider district.
Thicket vegetation and acacia dominate the pollen picture at Buffalo Park, opening in July and building toward grass-driven peaks in September and October. The surrounding mixed farming and light industrial activity and transitional climate between the Cape and the summer-rainfall interior keep the season moderate throughout, a pattern typical of this transitional Eastern Cape climate zone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in East London right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in East London are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in East London tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in East London will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels and urtica continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in East London this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in East London?
On 20 September 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in East London. artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. platanus, grass, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in East London?
How often is the East London pollen forecast updated?
The East London pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in East London 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 East London 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 East London, 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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