Richards Bay pollen forecast — Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, Richards Bay is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains low, eucalyptus at low levels, oak at low levels, plane at low levels. Over the following five days eucalyptus, oak, and plane will increase; cypress and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve lies roughly 210 km north-northeast of Durban. Subtropical coastal forest, palm, and introduced kikuyu grass dominate the vegetation around Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, with exposure varying between shaded forest patches and more open coastal or residential areas. The area's port and industrial operations adds to a landscape sustained by warm, humid year-round growth, consistent with the broader KwaZulu-Natal coastal belt that shapes daily exposure across the wider coastal district.
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):
Low
11/100
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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):
Low
15/100
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
20/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
4/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
5/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
24/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
8/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Richards Bay right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Richards Bay are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Richards Bay tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Richards Bay will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, oak at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Richards Bay this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle, platanus, and oak pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Richards Bay?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Richards Bay. cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, myrtle, platanus, grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Richards Bay?
How often is the Richards Bay pollen forecast updated?
The Richards Bay pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay, 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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