Pretoria pollen forecast — Pretoria North neighborhood

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

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Pretoria North lies roughly 40 km north-northeast of Johannesburg. Around Pretoria North, the vegetation is a patchwork of eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced oak in the older streets, thinning out into open Highveld grassland once you leave the built-up core, with government, finance, and commercial operations occupying much of that outer land. This split between wooded town and open plateau shapes exposure block by block.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    4/100

  • 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):

    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

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pretoria right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Pretoria are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, artemisia, and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Pretoria tomorrow?

On 10 August 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, myrtle, platanus, oak, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Pretoria?

On 9 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Pretoria. platanus, artemisia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Pretoria?
Grass and acacia dominate the pollen picture at Pretoria North, with the season opening in August and peaking through October and November as Highveld grassland flowers. The dry winter months are largely pollen-free, while the surrounding government, finance, and commercial operations defines much of the land beyond the town itself, a pattern typical of the wider Highveld region.
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.

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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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