Gqeberha pollen forecast — Newton Park neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Newton Park, Gqeberha is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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At Newton Park, Eastern Cape thicket and acacia define much of the surrounding vegetation, with denser cover in valleys giving way to open, cleared land near the built-up centre. The district's mixed farming and light industrial activity shapes a landscape sitting between two distinct rainfall regimes, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone.

Today - 9 August

  • 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

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • 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?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Gqeberha.

Will pollen levels change in Gqeberha tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Gqeberha will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, 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, there are no significant pollen types in Gqeberha.

When is pollen season in Gqeberha?
Pollen at Newton Park builds from July as acacia and coastal thicket flower, with grass following through September and October. Sitting between the Cape's winter rains and the summer-rainfall interior, the area's mixed farming and light industrial activity adds to a moderate season without one sharp, dominant peak, a pattern typical of this transitional Eastern Cape climate zone.
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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