Pinetown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Pinetown is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Pinetown's KwaZulu-Natal subtropical coastal setting features subtropical trees, Port Jackson wattle, and eucalyptus as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Valley of a Thousand Hills hillsides and the more built-up industrial and commercial corridors along Old Main Road. The Molweni River valley concentrates pollen, while the subtropical coastal woodland contributes substantially different pollen than the more open commercial valley floor.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pinetown right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Pinetown are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Pinetown tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Pinetown will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pinetown this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Pinetown?

On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Pinetown. cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Pinetown?
Pinetown's KwaZulu-Natal subtropical coastal season opens in August with subtropical trees and Port Jackson wattle before grass from surrounding Valley of a Thousand Hills farmland peaks through November and December. The Molweni River valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the subtropical coastal woodland contributes distinctive tree pollen quite different from the Highveld cities to the west throughout the season.
How often is the Pinetown pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pinetown 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 Pinetown 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 Pinetown, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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