Sabie pollen forecast — Mac Mac Falls neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Mac Mac Falls, Sabie is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, and plane are moderate; oak and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains moderate, oak remains low, mugwort remains low, plane remains moderate, eucalyptus declining. Over the following five days eucalyptus, oak, and mugwort will increase; cypress will decrease; plane will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Mac Mac Falls lies roughly 40 km north-northwest of Nelspruit. Mac Mac Falls's savanna vegetation is dominated by acacia and mopane trees, interspersed with grassland that expands once the summer rains arrive. Surrounding sugarcane, timber, and tourism operations adds to the mix of land use nearby, while the subtropical bushveld climate keeps some tree pollen present across much of the year, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Moderate

    50/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Moderate

    32/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    15/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Moderate

    47/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Moderate

    42/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Moderate

    33/100

  • 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. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, oak, 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 platanus at moderate levels, oak at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels and myrtle 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 oak, artemisia, and myrtle pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Sabie?

On 30 August 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Sabie. cypress, myrtle, oak, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass, urtica, and morus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Sabie?
At Mac Mac Falls, mopane and acacia open the bushveld pollen season in August, with grass becoming dominant through the warmer months from October. The warm, dry winter suppresses most production, while sugarcane, timber, and tourism operations in the surrounding district shapes the balance between wooded and open land, a pattern typical of the broader bushveld climate.
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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