Mthatha pollen forecast — Sinaba Stadium neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Sinaba Stadium, Mthatha is low; cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort remains low, nettle remains low, cypress no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected, oak no longer expected, mulberry no longer expected, plane no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 17/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 17/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 17/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 21/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 17/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 17/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 22/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 2/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Sinaba Stadium lies roughly 400 km northeast of Gqeberha. At Sinaba Stadium, Eastern Cape thicket and acacia define much of the surrounding vegetation, with denser cover in valleys giving way to open, cleared land near the built-up centre. The district's mixed farming and light industrial activity shapes a landscape sitting between two distinct rainfall regimes, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone.
Pollen at Sinaba Stadium builds from July as acacia and coastal thicket flower, with grass following through September and October. Sitting between the Cape's winter rains and the summer-rainfall interior, the area's mixed farming and light industrial activity adds to a moderate season without one sharp, dominant peak, a pattern typical of this transitional Eastern Cape climate zone.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Mthatha right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Mthatha are low. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while oak, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Mthatha tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Mthatha will be different from today, with urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Mthatha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, oak, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Mthatha?
On 20 September 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Mthatha. oak, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Mthatha?
How often is the Mthatha pollen forecast updated?
The Mthatha pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Mthatha 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 Mthatha 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 Mthatha, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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