Postmasburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Postmasburg is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, plane remains low, cypress increasing. 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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Postmasburg lies roughly 170 km west-northwest of Kimberley. At Postmasburg, sparse Karoo scrub and camel thorn acacia define most of the surrounding vegetation, with irrigated gardens providing the only real greenery within town. The area's diamond prospecting history and stock farming shapes a wider landscape where pollen sources remain thin for most of the year, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
20/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
9/100
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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
5/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
4/100
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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
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
29/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
19/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
15/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
Low
14/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Postmasburg
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Postmasburg right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Postmasburg are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Postmasburg tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Postmasburg will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Postmasburg. cypress, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. urtica, morus, grass, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Postmasburg?
How often is the Postmasburg pollen forecast updated?
The Postmasburg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg, 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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