Ladysmith pollen forecast — Steadville neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Steadville, Ladysmith is moderate; cypress, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are moderate; eucalyptus, oak, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus remains low, oak remains low, mugwort remains moderate, nettle remains low, cypress declining, mulberry 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 | 33/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 24/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 20/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 43/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| 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) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 34/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Steadville lies roughly 190 km northwest of Durban. Steadville's vegetation draws on acacia thornveld and eucalyptus within town, giving way to rolling Natal grassland across the surrounding farmland. Nearby dairy and forestry farming operations adds further variety, while the area's elevated, cooler climate shapes a distinctly Midlands character, consistent with the wider KwaZulu-Natal Midlands landscape that shapes daily exposure across the wider Midlands district.
At Steadville, acacia thornveld opens the Midlands pollen season in August, with grassland and farmland grass pollen peaking through November and December. The area's dairy and forestry farming operations and cool inland climate combine to keep the dry winter months largely free of pollen, a pattern typical of the wider KwaZulu-Natal Midlands region.
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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. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, platanus, artemisia, myrtle, 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 myrtle at low levels, oak at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at moderate levels and cypress, morus, platanus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ladysmith this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, and artemisia 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, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Ladysmith. morus, platanus, artemisia, myrtle, 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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