Lusikisiki pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Lusikisiki is moderate; cypress, mugwort, and nettle are moderate; eucalyptus, oak, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort remains moderate, mulberry remains low, plane remains low, nettle remains moderate, cypress declining, eucalyptus no longer expected, oak no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; mugwort 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 | 31/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 14/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 12/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 24/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 21/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 |
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 | 16/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 35/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Lusikisiki right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Lusikisiki are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and oak remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lusikisiki tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Lusikisiki will be different from today, with morus at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at moderate levels and cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lusikisiki this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Lusikisiki?
On 20 September 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Lusikisiki. artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and oak are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Lusikisiki?
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.
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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