Queenstown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Queenstown is moderate; mulberry is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, plane remains low, nettle remains low, mulberry declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; grass and oak will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 24/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 21/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 22/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 22/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 25/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 10/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
Queenstown's Eastern Cape Amathole Mountains season opens in August with acacia and eucalyptus before grass from surrounding Eastern Cape grassland peaks through November and December. The Komani River corridor contributes locally significant riparian pollen, while the Amathole Mountain slopes above create elevation-based pollen gradients between the upland indigenous vegetation and the more open valley floor below throughout.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Queenstown right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Queenstown are moderate. Morus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while urtica, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Queenstown tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Queenstown will be different from today, with urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels and morus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Queenstown this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Queenstown?
On 20 September 2026, Morus is the dominant pollen source in Queenstown. urtica, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. oak and grass are not currently active.
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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