Roodepoort pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Roodepoort is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Roodepoort's suburban setting west of Johannesburg features acacia, eucalyptus, and introduced oak as the main tree pollen sources in parks and along streets, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up areas. Surrounding Gauteng highveld grassland and the Witwatersrand ridge contribute substantial grass pollen, with the summer rainfall climate concentrating exposure from November to March.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Artemisia:

    None

    0/100

  • Morus:

    None

    0/100

  • Platanus:

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 26 June

  • 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

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Artemisia:

    None

    0/100

  • Morus:

    None

    0/100

  • Platanus:

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Roodepoort right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Roodepoort are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Roodepoort tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Roodepoort will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Roodepoort this week?

According to the five-day outlook, platanus, urtica, cypress, and morus pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Roodepoort?

On 25 June 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Roodepoort. myrtle, platanus, urtica, artemisia, and morus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Roodepoort?
Roodepoort's pollen season follows the Southern Hemisphere spring and summer pattern, opening with tree pollen from acacia, eucalyptus, and introduced oak from August through October. Grass pollen from surrounding Highveld grassland dominates from October through March, coinciding with the summer rainfall season. The dry Highveld winter from May to August is largely free of significant grass pollen, while thunderstorms during summer can concentrate pollen.
How often is the Roodepoort pollen forecast updated?

The Roodepoort pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort 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 Roodepoort, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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