Sasolburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Sasolburg is low; cypress and plane are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, plane remains low, urtica at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, plane, and urtica will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Sasolburg's Free State Vaal River industrial setting features eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited residential green spaces and the more built-up SASOL petrochemical and commercial corridors. The Vaal River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the surrounding Highveld grassland contributes substantial grass pollen and the industrial setting limits native vegetation considerably throughout the area.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    2/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    14/100

  • Urtica:

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sasolburg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Sasolburg are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Sasolburg tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Sasolburg will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sasolburg this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, platanus, and urtica pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Sasolburg?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Sasolburg. platanus are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, morus, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Sasolburg?
Sasolburg's Free State Vaal River industrial season opens in August with eucalyptus and acacia before grass from surrounding Highveld grassland peaks through November and December. The Vaal River corridor contributes locally significant riparian pollen, while the dry Highveld winter suppresses most pollen production and the summer rainfall pattern concentrates the main season in spring and early summer throughout this petrochemical industrial city.
How often is the Sasolburg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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