Nelspruit Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Nelspruit is moderate; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and mulberry are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress increasing, mold (alternaria) increasing, plane at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass, oak, and nettle will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 19/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 1/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 13/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 48/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 33/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | High | 51/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 35/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Nelspruit is surrounded mainly by built-up land, with a good deal of woodland. Close to the Crocodile River, riverside vegetation adds to local tree pollen. Woodland on all sides makes trees an important local pollen source. Grasses are a major source, with pigweed adding to the weed pollen load.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in late winter. Grasses take over in early spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. The season closes with pigweed from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather through summer also raises mold spore levels. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Mpumalanga
Is pollen high in Nelspruit right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Nelspruit are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and morus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Nelspruit tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Nelspruit will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, artemisia at low levels, morus at low levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Nelspruit this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, platanus, artemisia, cypress, and morus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Nelspruit?
On 10 October 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Nelspruit. artemisia, cypress, and morus are also present but at lower levels. platanus, grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Nelspruit?
How often is the Nelspruit pollen forecast updated?
The Nelspruit pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Nelspruit 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 Nelspruit 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 Nelspruit, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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