Maclear pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Maclear is low; eucalyptus is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus increasing, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels, plane at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; eucalyptus and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Maclear lies roughly 410 km northeast of Gqeberha. Maclear's vegetation draws on acacia, wattle, and dense thicket typical of the Eastern Cape, with exposure shifting between valley cover and more open ground nearby. Surrounding mixed farming and light industrial activity adds further variety to a landscape supported by both winter and summer rainfall patterns, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
14/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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Nettle (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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
5/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Moderate
31/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
9/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
16/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Maclear
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Maclear right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Maclear are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Maclear tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Maclear will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, platanus at low levels and myrtle increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Maclear this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while oak, artemisia, and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Maclear?
On 30 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Maclear. oak, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, platanus, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Maclear?
How often is the Maclear pollen forecast updated?
The Maclear pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Maclear 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 Maclear 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 Maclear, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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