Royal Natal National Park, Ladysmith Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Royal Natal National Park, Ladysmith is moderate; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mold (alternaria) will decrease; grass and nettle 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 41/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 34/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 40/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Ladysmith is surrounded mainly by open grassland, which covers around 88% of the nearby area. A nearby park adds mown lawns and planted trees to the local pollen mix. There is plenty of grass pollen here too. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Then come the grasses, strongest in early summer and fading by late summer. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. In warm, humid weather through summer, mold spores add to the mix, especially after rain. By early winter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in Ladysmith right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Ladysmith.
Will pollen levels change in Ladysmith tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Ladysmith will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ladysmith this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, oak, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ladysmith?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Ladysmith.
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 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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