East London pollen forecast — East London Golf Club – Championship Course neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in East London Golf Club – Championship Course, East London is moderate; mugwort and nettle are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, and mulberry are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort declining, nettle declining, cypress no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected, mulberry 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 | 15/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 13/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 35/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 14/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 42/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Championship Course lies roughly 240 km east-northeast of Gqeberha. East London Golf Club's Eastern Cape Buffalo City coastal setting features coastal fynbos, kikuyu grass, and subtropical trees as the main pollen sources across the course, with exposure varying between the wooded sections and the more open Indian Ocean-facing fairways. Surrounding Eastern Cape coastal vegetation contributes substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Indian Ocean position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen and the summer rainfall season concentrates grass pollen production from November to March. East London Golf Club –
Pollen from coastal forest and grass builds through September and October, tapering off as grass pollen takes over across October through February. The Eastern Cape's transitional climate between winter- and summer-rainfall zones produces a moderate spring-to-summer pollen season, and conditions at East London Golf Club – Championship Course generally track the broader regional pattern for this part of South Africa.
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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 urtica, artemisia 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. oak, platanus, and grass 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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