Pinetown Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Pinetown is moderate; cypress, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle are moderate; eucalyptus, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) eucalyptus remains low, oak remains moderate, mulberry remains moderate, plane remains moderate, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, cypress declining, mugwort declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week eucalyptus and mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, nettle, and mold (alternaria) will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 36/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 16/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Moderate | 39/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 32/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 38/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 17/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 40/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 24/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Pinetown is surrounded mainly by built-up land, which covers around 60% of the nearby area, with a good deal of woodland. Close to the Molweni River, riverside vegetation adds to local tree pollen. Woodland on all sides makes trees an important local pollen source. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and mugwort and pigweed are the main weed sources.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in early spring. Grass pollen follows, peaking in mid-spring and easing off by early fall. Later, mugwort and pigweed keep weed pollen in the air through summer. In warm, humid weather from early spring into late fall, mold spores add to the mix, especially after rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in Pinetown right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Pinetown are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, platanus, oak, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Pinetown tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Pinetown will be different from today, with urtica at moderate levels, morus at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at moderate levels, oak at moderate levels and artemisia, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pinetown this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, platanus, and oak pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Pinetown?
On 11 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Pinetown. artemisia, cypress, morus, platanus, oak, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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