Pinetown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Pinetown is none Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. 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
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 - 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
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Artemisia:
None
0/100
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Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
None
0/100
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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 - 26 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Artemisia:
None
0/100
-
Morus:
None
0/100
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Platanus:
None
0/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Pinetown right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Pinetown.
Will pollen levels change in Pinetown tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Pinetown will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pinetown this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Pinetown?
On 25 June 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Pinetown.
When is pollen season in Pinetown?
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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Pinetown.
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
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