Malelane Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Malelane is moderate; mulberry, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains moderate, plane remains low, nettle remains low, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, cypress increasing, mold (cladosporium) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, plane, nettle, and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mold (alternaria) will decrease; oak 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) | Low | 25/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 1/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 13/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 4/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 3/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 26/100 |
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) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 41/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Open grassland makes up around 37% of the area near the heart of Malelane, with a good deal of scrubland and some woodland. In the immediate area, open grassland and farmland add grass and weed pollen; scrubland contributes pollen from shrubs, grasses and herbs. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in late winter. Grasses take over in early spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. In warm, humid weather through summer, mold spores add to the mix, especially after rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Mpumalanga
Is pollen high in Malelane right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Malelane are moderate. Morus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, platanus, urtica, artemisia, and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Malelane tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Malelane will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels, morus at moderate levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Malelane this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, platanus, grass, urtica, artemisia, cypress, and morus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Malelane?
On 11 October 2026, Morus is the dominant pollen source in Malelane. myrtle, platanus, urtica, artemisia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Malelane?
How often is the Malelane pollen forecast updated?
The Malelane pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Malelane 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 Malelane 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 Malelane, 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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