Phuthaditjhaba pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Phuthaditjhaba is medium; artemisia is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - artemisia remains medium, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, morus, platanus, and urtica will increase; artemisia will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Phuthaditjhaba's Free State Drakensberg foothills Qwaqwa setting features Drakensberg grassland, acacia, and indigenous mountain shrubs as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the high-altitude grassland on the Maluti Mountain slopes and the more built-up commercial and residential corridors below. The Elands River corridor provides locally significant riparian vegetation, while the Drakensberg setting means elevation-based pollen variation is particularly pronounced across this high-altitude Free State community.
Today - 25 June
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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):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Artemisia:
Medium
36/100
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Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
None
0/100
-
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
1/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Artemisia:
Medium
40/100
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Morus:
Low
1/100
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Platanus:
Low
2/100
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Urtica:
Low
3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Phuthaditjhaba right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Phuthaditjhaba are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Phuthaditjhaba tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Phuthaditjhaba will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Phuthaditjhaba this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress, morus, platanus, and urtica pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Phuthaditjhaba?
On 25 June 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Phuthaditjhaba. cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Phuthaditjhaba?
How often is the Phuthaditjhaba pollen forecast updated?
The Phuthaditjhaba pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba, 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, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Phuthaditjhaba.
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