Kwamhlanga pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Kwamhlanga is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Kwamhlanga's Mpumalanga Highveld bushveld transitional setting features acacia thornveld, eucalyptus, and Highveld grasses as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the bushveld residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridor along the main street. The flat to rolling Highveld-bushveld landscape allows grass pollen to disperse widely, while the surrounding communal farmland and thornveld contribute substantial tree and grass pollen throughout the summer season.
Today - 25 June
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
5/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
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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Artemisia:
None
0/100
-
Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
None
0/100
-
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Artemisia:
None
0/100
-
Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kwamhlanga right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Kwamhlanga are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Kwamhlanga tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Kwamhlanga will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kwamhlanga this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, cypress, and morus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kwamhlanga?
On 25 June 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Kwamhlanga. myrtle, platanus, urtica, artemisia, and morus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kwamhlanga?
How often is the Kwamhlanga pollen forecast updated?
The Kwamhlanga pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kwamhlanga 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 Kwamhlanga 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 Kwamhlanga, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kwamhlanga.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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