Sabie pollen forecast — Long Tom Pass neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Long Tom Pass, Sabie is moderate; cypress is moderate; eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, plane remains low, cypress declining. Over the following five days eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Long Tom Pass lies roughly 60 km north-northwest of Nelspruit. Long Tom Pass's bushveld setting features acacia, mopane, and indigenous bushveld trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between densely vegetated bushveld and more open, built-up sections. Surrounding savanna and sugarcane, timber, and tourism operations contribute substantial grass pollen through the summer rainfall season each year, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.
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):
Moderate
29/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
18/100
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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
16/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
23/100
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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
17/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
5/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
3/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
10/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sabie right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sabie are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, platanus, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sabie tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sabie will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, artemisia at low levels and cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sabie this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while myrtle, platanus, and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Sabie?
On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Sabie. myrtle, platanus, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. morus, grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sabie?
How often is the Sabie pollen forecast updated?
The Sabie pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sabie 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 Sabie 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 Sabie, 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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