Ermelo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Ermelo is low; platanus is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days platanus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Ermelo's Mpumalanga Highveld grassland setting features acacia, eucalyptus, and indigenous Highveld grasses as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited residential green spaces and the more open agricultural and commercial areas around the town centre. The Vaal tributary corridor provides locally significant riparian vegetation, while the surrounding Highveld grassland is a particularly significant local grass pollen source during the summer rainfall season.
Today - 25 June
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Artemisia:
None
0/100
-
Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
Low
3/100
-
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 - 26 June
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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
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Artemisia:
None
0/100
-
Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
Low
4/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Ermelo right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Ermelo are low. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Ermelo tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Ermelo will be similar to today, with platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ermelo this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, platanus, and urtica pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ermelo?
On 25 June 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Ermelo. artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ermelo?
How often is the Ermelo pollen forecast updated?
The Ermelo pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ermelo 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 Ermelo 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 Ermelo, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Ermelo.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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