KwaDukuza Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in KwaDukuza is moderate; nettle, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, mugwort, and mulberry are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) nettle remains moderate, cypress increasing, mugwort increasing, mulberry increasing, mold (alternaria) declining, mold (cladosporium) declining, eucalyptus at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle will decrease; oak and plane 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 | 21/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 20/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 13/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 38/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
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) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 35/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 24/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of KwaDukuza is mostly built-up land, with a good deal of woodland and some open grassland. Close to the Thukela River, riverside vegetation adds to local tree pollen. Around here, the woodland makes trees an important source; street trees, gardens and lawns supply most pollen in the built-up parts.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grasses take over in mid-spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into late fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. In warm, humid weather from mid-spring into mid-fall, mold spores add to the mix, especially after rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in KwaDukuza right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in KwaDukuza are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and morus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in KwaDukuza tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in KwaDukuza will be different from today, with urtica at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels and artemisia, cypress, morus increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in KwaDukuza this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in KwaDukuza?
On 10 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in KwaDukuza. artemisia, cypress, and morus are also present but at lower levels. platanus, grass, oak, and myrtle are not currently active.
When is pollen season in KwaDukuza?
How often is the KwaDukuza pollen forecast updated?
The KwaDukuza pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in KwaDukuza 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 KwaDukuza 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 KwaDukuza, 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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