Kokstad pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Kokstad is medium; mugwort is medium; plane is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium, plane remains low, cypress at low levels, mulberry at low levels, urtica at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and urtica will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Kokstad's KwaZulu-Natal Southern Drakensberg setting features Natal highland grassland, acacia, and indigenous forest patches as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the Umzimkulu River valley floor and the surrounding Drakensberg plateau grassland above. The rolling southern Drakensberg foothills create distinct elevation-based pollen gradients, while the surrounding Natal midlands grassland contributes substantial grass pollen and the indigenous forest patches contribute distinctive forest canopy pollen throughout.
Today - 16 July
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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):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
42/100
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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 - 17 July
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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):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
50/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
Low
6/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
17/100
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Urtica:
Low
6/100
Air quality in Kokstad
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kokstad right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Kokstad are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kokstad tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kokstad will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kokstad this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, platanus, urtica, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kokstad?
On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kokstad. platanus are also present but at lower levels. cypress, morus, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kokstad?
How often is the Kokstad pollen forecast updated?
The Kokstad pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kokstad 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 Kokstad 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 Kokstad, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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