Royal Johannesburg – East Course, Johannesburg Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Royal Johannesburg – East Course, Johannesburg is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains low, oak remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, plane remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass and nettle will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 10/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 5/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 10/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 8/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 11/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 21/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 29/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Johannesburg sits among a blend of built-up land and open grassland, plus some woodland. So much tree cover makes trees an important source of pollen locally. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside plantain among the weeds. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grasses take over in mid-spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. Plantain flowers through much of the warmer half of the year. Warm, damp weather from late spring into late summer also raises mold spore levels. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Gauteng
Is pollen high in Johannesburg right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Johannesburg are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Johannesburg tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Johannesburg will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, platanus at low levels, oak at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Johannesburg this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Johannesburg?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Johannesburg. morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Johannesburg?
How often is the Johannesburg pollen forecast updated?
The Johannesburg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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