Johannesburg pollen forecast — FNB Stadium neighborhood

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Johannesburg are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Johannesburg will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Johannesburg. cypress, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. morus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.

FNB Stadium sees its first tree pollen from acacia and eucalyptus in August, with Highveld grass following as the dominant source through October and November. The dry winter keeps things quiet until then, and the district's government, finance, and commercial operations means exposure varies between greener pockets and more built-up ground, a pattern typical of the wider Highveld region.

The Johannesburg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

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.

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 Johannesburg, 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.