Mokopane pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Mokopane is medium; cypress is medium; eucalyptus and plane are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Mokopane lies roughly 60 km southwest of Polokwane. Mokopane's bushveld setting features acacia, mopane, and indigenous bushveld trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between densely vegetated bushveld and more open, built-up sections. Surrounding savanna and citrus and subtropical farming operations contribute substantial grass pollen through the summer rainfall season each year, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
41/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
9/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
12/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
38/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
6/100
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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):
Low
9/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
Air quality in Mokopane
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Mokopane right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Mokopane are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Mokopane tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Mokopane will be similar to today, with cypress at medium levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Mokopane this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Mokopane?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Mokopane. myrtle and platanus are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, morus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Mokopane?
How often is the Mokopane pollen forecast updated?
The Mokopane pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Mokopane 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 Mokopane 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 Mokopane, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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