Maclear pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Maclear is moderate; eucalyptus, mulberry, and plane are moderate; cypress, oak, and mugwort are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains moderate, oak remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains moderate, plane declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will increase; grass and nettle 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) | Low | 25/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 45/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 14/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 19/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 48/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
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 | 13/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 35/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
At Maclear, acacia and wattle open the Eastern Cape pollen season in July, with thicket vegetation and grass building to a peak by September and October. The transitional rainfall pattern and the surrounding mixed farming and light industrial activity together keep the season spread fairly evenly across several months, 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 Maclear right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Maclear are moderate. Morus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, platanus, artemisia, cypress, and oak remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Maclear tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Maclear will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at moderate levels, myrtle at moderate levels, oak at low levels and platanus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Maclear this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and oak pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Maclear?
On 20 September 2026, Morus is the dominant pollen source in Maclear. myrtle, platanus, artemisia, cypress, and oak are also present but at lower levels. grass and urtica 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 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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