Queenstown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Queenstown is none Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels, mugwort at low levels, plane at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and plane will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Queenstown's Eastern Cape Amathole Mountains setting features acacia, eucalyptus, and Eastern Cape grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Komani River corridor and the more built-up commercial corridors around the historic town hexagon. The surrounding Eastern Cape grassland contributes substantial grass pollen, while the Amathole Mountain slopes above create elevation-based pollen gradients between the upland indigenous vegetation and the more open valley floor below.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
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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):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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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):
Low
7/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
7/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
12/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
7/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Queenstown
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Queenstown right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Queenstown.
Will pollen levels change in Queenstown tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Queenstown will be different from today, with platanus at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Queenstown this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while platanus, cypress, and myrtle pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Queenstown?
On 30 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Queenstown.
When is pollen season in Queenstown?
How often is the Queenstown pollen forecast updated?
The Queenstown pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Queenstown 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 Queenstown 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 Queenstown, 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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