Elim pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Elim is moderate; cypress and plane are moderate; eucalyptus and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, plane declining. Over the following five days eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Elim lies roughly 80 km east-northeast of Polokwane. Acacia thornveld, mopane, and indigenous bushveld species dominate the vegetation around Elim, with exposure varying between wooded bushveld pockets and more open, cleared areas. Surrounding citrus and subtropical farming operations adds further grass pollen once summer rains begin, while the warm subtropical climate keeps tree pollen present for months, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
50/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
22/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Moderate
30/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.
Tomorrow - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
46/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
1/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
14/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Elim
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Elim right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Elim are moderate. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Elim tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Elim will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels and platanus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Elim this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle, platanus, and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Elim?
On 30 August 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Elim. cypress, myrtle, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. morus, grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Elim?
How often is the Elim pollen forecast updated?
The Elim pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Elim 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 Elim 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 Elim, 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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