Ladysmith pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Ladysmith is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are moderate; oak and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, oak remains low, mugwort remains moderate, mulberry remains moderate, nettle remains low, eucalyptus declining, plane declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 38/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 21/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 43/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 36/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 30/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 17/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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 | 28/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 34/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 21/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Ladysmith's KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Klip River setting features acacia thornveld, eucalyptus, and Natal grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the Klip River valley green areas and the more built-up commercial corridors around the historic town centre. The Klip River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the Drakensberg foothills above create elevation-based pollen gradients between the highland and valley floor areas throughout.
Ladysmith's KwaZulu-Natal Midlands season opens in August with acacia and eucalyptus before grass from surrounding Natal grassland peaks through November and December. The Klip River corridor contributes locally significant riparian pollen, while the Drakensberg foothills above create elevation-based pollen gradients between the highland and valley floor areas throughout this historic KwaZulu-Natal Midlands town.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in Ladysmith right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Ladysmith are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, artemisia, cypress, morus, oak, and urtica remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ladysmith tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Ladysmith will be different from today, with oak at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at moderate levels, morus at moderate levels and myrtle, platanus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ladysmith this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, artemisia, cypress, and morus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ladysmith?
On 20 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Ladysmith. platanus, artemisia, cypress, morus, oak, and urtica are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ladysmith?
How often is the Ladysmith pollen forecast updated?
The Ladysmith pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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