Lusikisiki pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lusikisiki is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Lusikisiki lies roughly 470 km northeast of Gqeberha. Acacia, Port Jackson wattle, and dense Eastern Cape thicket dominate the vegetation around Lusikisiki, with exposure varying between thicket-covered valleys and more open, cleared or built-up parts of town. The area's mixed farming and light industrial activity adds to a landscape supporting a varied mix of species, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone.

Today - 9 August

  • 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):

    Low

    20/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • 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):

    Low

    21/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Lusikisiki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lusikisiki right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lusikisiki are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Lusikisiki tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lusikisiki will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lusikisiki this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Lusikisiki?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Lusikisiki. morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Lusikisiki?
Lusikisiki's Eastern Cape season opens in July with acacia and Port Jackson wattle before thicket and grass peak through September and October. The transitional climate between winter- and summer-rainfall zones, along with mixed farming and light industrial activity nearby, produces a moderate, fairly evenly spread pollen season across the year, a pattern typical of this transitional Eastern Cape climate zone.
How often is the Lusikisiki pollen forecast updated?

The Lusikisiki pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Lusikisiki 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 Lusikisiki 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 Lusikisiki, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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