Maclear Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Maclear is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mulberry, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; oak, mugwort, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) eucalyptus remains moderate, oak remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains moderate, plane remains low, nettle remains low, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week oak, mugwort, and nettle will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mulberry, plane, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 30/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 12/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 14/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 42/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 20/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 11/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 42/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 41/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| 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) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 38/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 37/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the center of Maclear is mostly open grassland, with a good deal of built-up land. Locally, open grassland adds grass and weed pollen. In the built-up parts of the area, street trees, gardens and park lawns add to the local mix. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Grass pollen follows, peaking in early summer and easing off by late summer. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Summer is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen. By early winter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Maclear right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Maclear are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, myrtle, oak, urtica, artemisia, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Maclear tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Maclear will be different from today, with oak at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels, morus at moderate levels, myrtle at moderate levels, platanus at low levels and cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Maclear this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while oak, urtica, and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Maclear?
On 11 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Maclear. morus, myrtle, oak, urtica, artemisia, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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