Pinetown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Pinetown is moderate; cypress, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle are moderate; eucalyptus is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains moderate, nettle remains moderate, oak declining, mulberry declining, plane declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week eucalyptus will increase; cypress, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will decrease; grass and oak will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 41/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 16/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 47/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 33/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 38/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 43/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in Pinetown right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Pinetown are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, platanus, oak, urtica, artemisia, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Pinetown tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Pinetown will be different from today, with cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at moderate levels and morus, platanus, oak continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pinetown this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, platanus, urtica, and artemisia 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 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Pinetown. morus, platanus, oak, urtica, artemisia, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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