Meyerton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Meyerton is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, plane at low levels, urtica at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, plane, and urtica will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Meyerton's Vaal River Highveld setting features eucalyptus, acacia, and weeping willow as the main tree pollen sources alongside Highveld grassland, with exposure varying between the greener Vaal River corridor residential areas and the more built-up commercial areas around the town centre. The Vaal River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the surrounding Highveld farmland contributes substantial grass pollen during the summer rainfall season throughout.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    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

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    8/100

  • Urtica:

    Low

    7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Meyerton right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Meyerton.

Will pollen levels change in Meyerton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Meyerton will be different from today, with platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Meyerton this week?

According to the five-day outlook, platanus, urtica, and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Meyerton?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Meyerton.

When is pollen season in Meyerton?
Meyerton's Vaal River Highveld season opens in August with eucalyptus and acacia before grass from surrounding Highveld farmland peaks through November and December. The Vaal River corridor contributes particularly significant riparian pollen, while the dry winter months suppress most pollen production and the summer rainfall pattern concentrates the main season in spring and early summer throughout this southern Gauteng riverside town.
How often is the Meyerton pollen forecast updated?

The Meyerton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Meyerton 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 Meyerton 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 Meyerton, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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