Montana, Pretoria Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Montana, Pretoria is low; cypress, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, cypress no longer expected, oak no longer expected, mugwort no longer expected, mulberry no longer expected, plane no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mold (alternaria) will decrease; grass and nettle 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 | 3/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 2/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 3/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 3/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 19/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 25/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| 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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 24/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Most of the area around this location in Pretoria is built-up land, with a good deal of woodland. Allergenic trees nearby include olive and mulberry. Grass pollen is significant here, and pigweed and plantain contribute weed pollen. Locally, planted trees and mown lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts.
Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 20°C and olive and mulberry are in full flower. Then come the grasses, strongest in mid-spring and fading by early fall. Later, pigweed and plantain keep weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. In warm, humid weather from late spring into late summer, mold spores add to the mix, especially after rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Gauteng
Is pollen high in Pretoria right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Pretoria are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, morus, platanus, and oak remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Pretoria tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Pretoria will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pretoria this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and oak pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Pretoria?
On 10 October 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Pretoria. cypress, morus, platanus, and oak are also present but at lower levels. urtica, myrtle, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Pretoria?
How often is the Pretoria pollen forecast updated?
The Pretoria pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Pretoria 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 Pretoria 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 Pretoria, 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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