Howick pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Howick is medium; cypress is medium; eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Howick lies roughly 90 km west-northwest of Durban. Acacia thornveld, eucalyptus, and rolling Natal grassland dominate the vegetation around Howick, with exposure varying between planted residential greenery and more open surrounding farmland. The area's dairy and forestry farming operations adds to a landscape shaped by the Midlands' cooler, elevated climate, consistent with the wider KwaZulu-Natal Midlands landscape that shapes daily exposure across the wider Midlands district.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
27/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
12/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
22/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
8/100
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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
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
9/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
Air quality in Howick
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Howick right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Howick are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, artemisia, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Howick tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Howick will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Howick this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, oak, artemisia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Howick?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Howick. platanus, artemisia, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. oak, urtica, and morus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Howick?
How often is the Howick pollen forecast updated?
The Howick pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Howick 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 Howick 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 Howick, 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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