Steiltes, Nelspruit Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Steiltes, Nelspruit is moderate; cypress and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains low, plane remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mugwort increasing, mulberry increasing.
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) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 6/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 20/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 19/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 3/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 21/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
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 | 34/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 32/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Nelspruit is surrounded mainly by woodland, which covers around 72% of the nearby area, with some built-up land. So much tree cover makes trees an important source of pollen locally. Grass pollen is plentiful, while pigweed leads among the weeds. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in late winter. Grasses take over in early spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Later, pigweed keeps weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. Mold spores join in through summer, when damp, warm spells let them thrive.
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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 moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, morus, myrtle, and platanus 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 cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels and artemisia, morus increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Nelspruit this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Nelspruit?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Nelspruit. artemisia, morus, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. 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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