Sandton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Sandton 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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Sandton's northern Johannesburg affluent suburban setting features jacaranda, plane, and indigenous bushveld trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the extensively tree-lined residential neighborhoods and the more built-up Sandton City commercial corridor. The Braamfontein Spruit corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the dense residential tree canopy makes Sandton one of the more significant tree pollen locations in the Johannesburg metropolitan area.

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 Sandton right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sandton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sandton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Sandton?

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

When is pollen season in Sandton?
Sandton's affluent northern Johannesburg setting produces a season opening in August with jacaranda and plane before grass from surrounding Highveld grassland and residential lawns peaks through October and November. The jacaranda flowering in October is a particularly iconic and locally significant tree pollen event, while the dense residential tree canopy makes spring tree pollen particularly significant throughout the season.
How often is the Sandton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sandton 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 Sandton 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 Sandton, 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, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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