Piet Retief (eMkhondo) pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Piet Retief (eMkhondo) is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort are moderate; oak, plane, and nettle are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days oak and nettle will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Piet Retief (eMkhondo) lies roughly 170 km south of Nelspruit. Piet Retief (eMkhondo) carries the typical Highveld mix: acacia and eucalyptus lining residential streets, grassland taking over past the edge of town, and coal mining and power station operations filling out the wider landscape beyond. Pollen exposure tracks this pattern closely, higher near remaining tree cover, lower on the open grass plains. This pattern holds true across most of the surrounding Highveld plateau.
Today - 30 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):
Moderate
37/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Moderate
30/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
8/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
33/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
23/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
Low
8/100
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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
33/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Moderate
27/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
4/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
30/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
Low
19/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
Low
4/100
Air quality in Piet Retief (eMkhondo)
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Piet Retief (eMkhondo) right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Piet Retief (eMkhondo) are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Piet Retief (eMkhondo) tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Piet Retief (eMkhondo) will be similar to today, with artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at moderate levels, platanus at low levels, oak at low levels, urtica at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Piet Retief (eMkhondo) this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while oak and urtica pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Piet Retief (eMkhondo)?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Piet Retief (eMkhondo). cypress, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica are also present but at lower levels. morus and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Piet Retief (eMkhondo)?
How often is the Piet Retief (eMkhondo) pollen forecast updated?
The Piet Retief (eMkhondo) pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Piet Retief (eMkhondo) 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 Piet Retief (eMkhondo) 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 Piet Retief (eMkhondo), 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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