Nelspruit pollen forecast — Mbombela Stadium neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit is medium; cypress is medium; eucalyptus and plane are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining. 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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Acacia thornveld, mopane, and indigenous bushveld species dominate the vegetation around Mbombela Stadium, with exposure varying between wooded bushveld pockets and more open, cleared areas. Surrounding sugarcane, timber, and tourism 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
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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
11/100
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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
15/100
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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):
Low
15/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
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):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Nelspruit right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Nelspruit are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Nelspruit tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Nelspruit will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Nelspruit this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Nelspruit?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Nelspruit. myrtle and platanus are also present but at lower levels. urtica, artemisia, morus, and oak 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.
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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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