Komatipoort pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Komatipoort is moderate; cypress is moderate; eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Komatipoort lies roughly 100 km east of Nelspruit. Bushveld trees like acacia and mopane, alongside open grassland, characterise the vegetation at Komatipoort, with exposure shifting between wooded and cleared areas nearby. The district's sugarcane, timber, and tourism operations contributes to a landscape where grass pollen becomes dominant through the warm, humid summer season, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Moderate

    50/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    15/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    23/100

  • Nettle (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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Moderate

    45/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    12/100

  • Nettle (Urtica):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Komatipoort right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Komatipoort are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, platanus, and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Komatipoort tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Komatipoort will be similar to today, with cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Komatipoort this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle, platanus, and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Komatipoort?

On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Komatipoort. myrtle, platanus, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. morus, grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Komatipoort?
Komatipoort's savanna vegetation releases acacia and mopane pollen from August, with grass pollen peaking once the rains begin around October and continuing into the new year. The subtropical bushveld climate and the area's sugarcane, timber, and tourism operations together shape a season that runs later than the cooler Highveld further south, a pattern typical of the broader bushveld climate.
How often is the Komatipoort pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Komatipoort 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 Komatipoort 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 Komatipoort, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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