Fort Beaufort pollen forecast — Hogsback Forest neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Hogsback Forest, Fort Beaufort is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mulberry, and plane are moderate; mugwort and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, mulberry remains moderate, eucalyptus declining, plane declining, mugwort no longer expected, nettle no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; grass and oak 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) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 17/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 17/100 |
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) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 29/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Hogsback Forest lies roughly 140 km northeast of Gqeberha. Acacia, Port Jackson wattle, and dense Eastern Cape thicket dominate the vegetation around Hogsback Forest, with exposure varying between thicket-covered valleys and more open, cleared or built-up parts of town. The area's mixed farming and light industrial activity adds to a landscape supporting a varied mix of species, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone.
Hogsback Forest's Eastern Cape season opens in July with acacia and Port Jackson wattle before thicket and grass peak through September and October. The transitional climate between winter- and summer-rainfall zones, along with mixed farming and light industrial activity nearby, produces a moderate, fairly evenly spread pollen season across the year, 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 Fort Beaufort right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Fort Beaufort are moderate. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, morus, myrtle, urtica, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Fort Beaufort tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Fort Beaufort will be different from today, with cypress at moderate levels, morus at moderate levels and platanus, myrtle continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Fort Beaufort this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Fort Beaufort?
On 20 September 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Fort Beaufort. cypress, morus, myrtle, urtica, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Fort Beaufort?
How often is the Fort Beaufort pollen forecast updated?
The Fort Beaufort pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort, 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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