Port St Johns pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Port St Johns is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Port St Johns lies roughly 450 km northeast of Gqeberha. Port St Johns's Eastern Cape setting features acacia, Port Jackson wattle, and Eastern Cape thicket as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between wooded green spaces and more built-up commercial and residential areas shaped by mixed farming and light industrial activity, consistent with this transitional Eastern Cape vegetation zone that shapes daily exposure across the wider district.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Port St Johns

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Port St Johns right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Port St Johns are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Port St Johns tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Port St Johns will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Port St Johns this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Port St Johns?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Port St Johns. cypress are also present but at lower levels. urtica, morus, myrtle, platanus, and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Port St Johns?
Thicket vegetation and acacia dominate the pollen picture at Port St Johns, opening in July and building toward grass-driven peaks in September and October. The surrounding mixed farming and light industrial activity and transitional climate between the Cape and the summer-rainfall interior keep the season moderate throughout, a pattern typical of this transitional Eastern Cape climate zone.
How often is the Port St Johns pollen forecast updated?

The Port St Johns pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Port St Johns 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 Port St Johns 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 Port St Johns, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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