Gqeberha pollen forecast — Korsten neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Korsten, Gqeberha is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Korsten's vegetation draws on acacia, wattle, and dense thicket typical of the Eastern Cape, with exposure shifting between valley cover and more open ground nearby. Surrounding mixed farming and light industrial activity adds further variety to a landscape supported by both winter and summer rainfall patterns, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone.
Today - 9 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
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 - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
14/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Gqeberha right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Gqeberha are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Gqeberha tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Gqeberha will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Gqeberha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Gqeberha?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Gqeberha. artemisia, morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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