Pongola Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Pongola is moderate; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress and mulberry are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress increasing, mulberry increasing, eucalyptus at low levels, mugwort at low levels, plane at low levels, nettle at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week eucalyptus, grass, mulberry, and nettle will increase; cypress, mugwort, plane, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; oak will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 16/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 17/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 42/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 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) | Moderate | 31/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 40/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Just over 30% of the area near the heart of Pongola is built-up land, with a good deal of woodland and open grassland. Locally, tree cover makes trees an important source; open grassland and farmland add grass and weed pollen. In the built-up parts of the area, street trees, gardens and park lawns add to the local mix.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in early spring. Grasses take over in early spring and keep pollen in the air into mid-fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from early summer into early fall also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in Pongola right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Pongola are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Pongola tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Pongola will be different from today, with urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels and cypress, morus increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pongola this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while urtica, morus, myrtle, and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Pongola?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Pongola. morus are also present but at lower levels. urtica, artemisia, myrtle, platanus, grass, and oak 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.
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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