Humansdorp pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Humansdorp is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, cypress increasing. 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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Humansdorp lies roughly 80 km west of Gqeberha. Port Jackson wattle, acacia, and thicket vegetation characterise the area around Humansdorp, with exposure varying between wooded valleys and more built-up parts of town. The district's mixed farming and light industrial activity contributes to a landscape shaped by the region's transitional rainfall pattern, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone that shapes daily exposure across the wider 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
15/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
11/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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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):
Medium
27/100
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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):
Low
24/100
-
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Air quality in Humansdorp
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Humansdorp right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Humansdorp are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Humansdorp tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Humansdorp will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Humansdorp this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Humansdorp?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Humansdorp. cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Humansdorp?
How often is the Humansdorp pollen forecast updated?
The Humansdorp pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Humansdorp 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 Humansdorp 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 Humansdorp, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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