Nqutu pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Nqutu is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Nqutu's KwaZulu-Natal Midlands grassland setting features acacia thornveld, indigenous grasses, and isolated indigenous trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the grassland-covered hillsides and the more built-up central town areas. The flat to rolling Midlands topography allows grass pollen to disperse widely, while the surrounding communal farmland and thornveld contribute substantial tree and grass pollen throughout the summer season.
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):
Low
4/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
4/100
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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):
Low
11/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
4/100
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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):
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):
None
0/100
-
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Air quality in Nqutu
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Nqutu right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Nqutu are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Nqutu tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Nqutu will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Nqutu this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, platanus, and oak pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Nqutu?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Nqutu. cypress, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. urtica, morus, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Nqutu?
How often is the Nqutu pollen forecast updated?
The Nqutu pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Nqutu 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 Nqutu 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 Nqutu, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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