Matatiele pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Matatiele is low; eucalyptus and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days eucalyptus and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Matatiele lies roughly 500 km northeast of Gqeberha. Port Jackson wattle, acacia, and thicket vegetation characterise the area around Matatiele, with exposure varying between wooded valleys and more built-up parts of town. The district's mixed farming and light industrial activity contributes to a landscape shaped by the region's transitional rainfall pattern, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone that shapes daily exposure across the wider district.
Today - 9 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
5/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
1/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
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 - 10 August
-
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Air quality in Matatiele
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Matatiele right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Matatiele are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Matatiele tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Matatiele will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Matatiele this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Matatiele?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Matatiele. myrtle are also present but at lower levels. oak, urtica, cypress, morus, and platanus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Matatiele?
How often is the Matatiele pollen forecast updated?
The Matatiele pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Matatiele 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 Matatiele 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 Matatiele, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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