Mokopane pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Mokopane is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mulberry at low levels, plane at low levels, urtica at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, plane, and urtica will increase; mulberry will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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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 - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

    23/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    Low

    1/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    4/100

  • Urtica:

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Mokopane right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Mokopane are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Mokopane tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mokopane this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Mokopane?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Mokopane. artemisia, morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Mokopane?
Bushveld trees like acacia and mopane start the pollen year at Mokopane in August, handing over to grass as the main source from October through the humid summer months. The dry winter keeps levels low, while citrus and subtropical farming operations nearby adds a further seasonal rhythm of its own, a pattern typical of the broader bushveld climate.
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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Mokopane.

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