Polokwane pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Polokwane is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, plane remains low, cypress increasing, mulberry increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will decrease; grass, oak, and nettle 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) | Low | 25/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 12/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 11/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 22/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 13/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
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 | 29/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Polokwane's Limpopo Highveld bushveld setting features mopane, acacia, and eucalyptus as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the bushveld residential green spaces and the more built-up commercial corridors along Landdros Mare Street. The Polokwane Nature Reserve provides locally significant bushveld pollen, while the surrounding Limpopo bushveld contributes distinctive mopane and acacia tree pollen throughout the dry winter and wet summer seasons.
Polokwane's Limpopo Highveld bushveld season opens in August with mopane and acacia before grass from surrounding Limpopo bushveld and farmland peaks through November and December. The Polokwane Nature Reserve contributes locally significant bushveld pollen, while the dry winter months suppress most pollen and the summer rainfall pattern concentrates the main season in spring and early summer across this Limpopo capital.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Limpopo
Is pollen high in Polokwane right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Polokwane are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, myrtle, platanus, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Polokwane tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Polokwane will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, artemisia at low levels and cypress, morus increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Polokwane this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Polokwane?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Polokwane. morus, myrtle, platanus, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Polokwane?
How often is the Polokwane pollen forecast updated?
The Polokwane pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Polokwane 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 Polokwane 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 Polokwane, 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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