Louis Trichardt (Makhado) pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Louis Trichardt (Makhado) is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, mulberry at low levels, plane at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, mulberry, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Louis Trichardt (Makhado) lies roughly 110 km north-northeast of Polokwane. At Louis Trichardt (Makhado), mopane and acacia thornveld define much of the bushveld vegetation, with denser tree cover found away from the built-up centre. The area's citrus and subtropical farming operations shapes the wider savanna landscape, and grass pollen rises sharply through the warm, wet summer months that follow, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    Low

    5/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    8/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Louis Trichardt (Makhado) right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Louis Trichardt (Makhado).

Will pollen levels change in Louis Trichardt (Makhado) tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Louis Trichardt (Makhado) will be different from today, with morus at low levels, platanus at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Louis Trichardt (Makhado) this week?

According to the five-day outlook, morus, platanus, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Louis Trichardt (Makhado)?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Louis Trichardt (Makhado).

When is pollen season in Louis Trichardt (Makhado)?
Pollen from acacia and bushveld trees builds through August and September at Louis Trichardt (Makhado), tapering off as grass takes over from October through February. The subtropical climate ties pollen closely to the spring flush, and the area's citrus and subtropical farming operations adds to the mix of vegetation and land use nearby, a pattern typical of the broader bushveld climate.
How often is the Louis Trichardt (Makhado) pollen forecast updated?

The Louis Trichardt (Makhado) pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Louis Trichardt (Makhado) 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 Louis Trichardt (Makhado) 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 Louis Trichardt (Makhado), 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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