Ladybrand pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Ladybrand is low; eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, plane remains low, eucalyptus increasing, cypress at low levels, oak at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Ladybrand lies roughly 120 km east of Bloemfontein. Grassland dominates the land around Ladybrand once you're past the eucalyptus- and acacia-lined streets near the centre, with maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations shaping much of what lies further out. The seasonal grass pollen surge each summer draws directly on this surrounding open plateau vegetation. This pattern holds true across most of the surrounding Highveld plateau.
Today - 30 August
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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
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
20/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
3/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
7/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
12/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Moderate
34/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
Low
21/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Ladybrand
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Ladybrand right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Ladybrand are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ladybrand tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ladybrand will be different from today, with oak at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, platanus at low levels and myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ladybrand this week?
According to the five-day outlook, oak, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ladybrand?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Ladybrand. myrtle and platanus are also present but at lower levels. grass, oak, urtica, cypress, and morus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ladybrand?
How often is the Ladybrand pollen forecast updated?
The Ladybrand pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ladybrand 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 Ladybrand 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 Ladybrand, 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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