Frankfort pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Frankfort is moderate; mugwort is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, oak, plane, and nettle are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days oak will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and nettle will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Frankfort lies roughly 300 km northeast of Bloemfontein. Frankfort's tree cover leans heavily on eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced oak, interspersed with open Highveld grassland that dominates beyond the built-up centre. Nearby maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations shapes the wider landscape, while exposure to grass pollen rises sharply once the summer rains reach the surrounding farmland, consistent with the wider Highveld plateau 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):
Low
8/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
5/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
3/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
32/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
7/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
Low
3/100
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
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
11/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
7/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
5/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
34/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
9/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
Low
5/100
Air quality in Frankfort
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Frankfort right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Frankfort are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while oak, urtica, cypress, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Frankfort tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Frankfort will be similar to today, with oak at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Frankfort this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while oak pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Frankfort?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Frankfort. oak, urtica, cypress, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. morus and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Frankfort?
How often is the Frankfort pollen forecast updated?
The Frankfort pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Frankfort 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 Frankfort 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 Frankfort, 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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