Pongola pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Pongola is moderate; cypress is moderate; eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Pongola lies roughly 280 km north-northeast of Durban. Subtropical coastal forest, palm, and introduced kikuyu grass dominate the vegetation around Pongola, with exposure varying between shaded forest patches and more open coastal or residential areas. The area's conservation and tourism activity adds to a landscape sustained by warm, humid year-round growth, consistent with the broader KwaZulu-Natal coastal belt that shapes daily exposure across the wider coastal district.
Today - 30 August
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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):
Moderate
47/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
18/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
14/100
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Nettle (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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
50/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
21/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
17/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Pongola
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Pongola right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Pongola are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Pongola tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Pongola will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pongola this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Pongola?
On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Pongola. artemisia, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. oak, urtica, morus, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Pongola?
How often is the Pongola pollen forecast updated?
The Pongola pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Pongola 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 Pongola 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 Pongola, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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