Rustenburg Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Rustenburg is moderate; cypress, mulberry, and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, plane, nettle, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, plane remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, cypress declining, mulberry declining, oak no longer expected, nettle no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 18/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | Low | 13/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 17/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 19/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 6/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 20/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 33/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| 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 | 13/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 21/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 36/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Rustenburg is densely built up. Around here, street trees, parks and lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds. Wind carries pollen over long distances, so the wider landscape also shapes what arrives here.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in late winter. Grasses take over in early spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from late spring into late summer also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in North West
Is pollen high in Rustenburg right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Rustenburg are moderate. Morus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Rustenburg tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Rustenburg will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, artemisia at low levels and morus, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Rustenburg this week?
According to the five-day outlook, morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Rustenburg?
On 10 October 2026, Morus is the dominant pollen source in Rustenburg. cypress, myrtle, platanus, oak, urtica, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Rustenburg?
How often is the Rustenburg pollen forecast updated?
The Rustenburg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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