Musina pollen forecast — Mapungubwe National Park neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Mapungubwe National Park, Musina is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mulberry, and plane are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mulberry, and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Mapungubwe National Park lies roughly 180 km north of Polokwane. Acacia thornveld, mopane, and indigenous bushveld species dominate the vegetation around Mapungubwe National Park, with exposure varying between wooded bushveld pockets and more open, cleared areas. Surrounding citrus and subtropical farming operations adds further grass pollen once summer rains begin, while the warm subtropical climate keeps tree pollen present for months, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    Low

    7/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    10/100

  • 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):

    Low

    21/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    Low

    7/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    11/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Musina right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Musina are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Musina tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Musina will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Musina this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Musina?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Musina. morus, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. oak, urtica, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Musina?
Mapungubwe National Park's bushveld season opens in August with acacia and mopane before grass from the surrounding savanna peaks through October and into summer. The dry winter keeps pollen low, while citrus and subtropical farming operations shapes the surrounding land, and the onset of summer rains drives a strong grass pollen flush from November.
How often is the Musina pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Musina 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 Musina 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 Musina, 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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