Gqeberha pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Gqeberha is moderate; cypress, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle are moderate; eucalyptus and oak are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains low, oak remains low, mugwort remains moderate, mulberry remains moderate, nettle remains moderate, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle will increase; 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) | Moderate | 35/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 16/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 9/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 |
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 | 29/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 48/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Gqeberha's coastal urban vegetation, including the Baakens River valley and the beachfront green corridor, features coastal fynbos, introduced acacia, and eucalyptus as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up harbour and commercial areas. Surrounding Eastern Cape fynbos and coastal scrubland contribute substantial scrub and grass pollen, while the strong onshore Indian Ocean winds can periodically disperse pollen across the city.
Gqeberha's pollen season follows the Southern Hemisphere spring pattern, running from August through November. Fynbos scrub and introduced acacia and eucalyptus contribute tree pollen from August, with grass pollen peaking through September and October. The semi-arid Eastern Cape climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in Cape Town, while the Indian Ocean coastal position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen across the harbour city.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Gqeberha right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Gqeberha are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, oak, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Gqeberha tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Gqeberha will be different from today, with grass at low levels, oak at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at moderate levels, morus at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Gqeberha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, oak, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Gqeberha?
On 20 September 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Gqeberha. artemisia, cypress, morus, oak, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass and platanus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Gqeberha?
How often is the Gqeberha pollen forecast updated?
The Gqeberha pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha 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 Gqeberha, 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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