Odendaalsrus pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Odendaalsrus is low; cypress and platanus are low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low. Over the following five days cypress and platanus will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Odendaalsrus's Free State Highveld gold mining setting features acacia, eucalyptus, and Highveld grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited residential green spaces and the more built-up mining and commercial areas. The surrounding Highveld grassland contributes substantial grass pollen during the summer rainfall season, while the gold mining landscape limits native vegetation and the flat, open Highveld allows pollen to disperse very widely throughout.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Artemisia:

    None

    0/100

  • Morus:

    None

    0/100

  • Platanus:

    Low

    4/100

  • 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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Artemisia:

    None

    0/100

  • Morus:

    None

    0/100

  • Platanus:

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Odendaalsrus right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Odendaalsrus are low. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Odendaalsrus tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Odendaalsrus will be different from today, with cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Odendaalsrus this week?

According to the five-day outlook, platanus and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Odendaalsrus?

On 25 June 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Odendaalsrus. cypress are also present but at lower levels. urtica, artemisia, morus, and myrtle are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Odendaalsrus?
Odendaalsrus's Free State Highveld gold mining season opens in August with acacia and eucalyptus before grass from surrounding Highveld grassland peaks through November and December. The dry winter months suppress most pollen production and the flat, open Highveld allows pollen to disperse very widely, while the summer rainfall pattern concentrates the main season in spring and early summer throughout this Free State gold mining community.
How often is the Odendaalsrus pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Odendaalsrus 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 Odendaalsrus 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 Odendaalsrus, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Odendaalsrus.

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