Schweizer-Reneke pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Schweizer-Reneke is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, and mulberry are moderate; mugwort, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains moderate, eucalyptus remains moderate, mugwort remains low, plane remains low, mulberry declining, nettle no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; grass and oak will remain stable.
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Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 7/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 30/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 13/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 3/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Schweizer-Reneke lies roughly 150 km south-southwest of Mahikeng. Eucalyptus, acacia, and open grassland define the vegetation around Schweizer-Reneke, with exposure shifting between leafier residential pockets and busier commercial corridors nearby. The surrounding area's maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations shapes much of the land beyond the town, adding grass and dust to the seasonal pollen mix each summer, consistent with the wider Highveld plateau environment.
Pollen at Schweizer-Reneke builds from August as acacia and eucalyptus flower, with Highveld grass taking over through October and November. The elevated plateau's dry winter suppresses production until the spring rains arrive, and the area's maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations adds a distinctive local backdrop to the grass-dominated summer pollen season, a pattern typical of the wider Highveld region.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in North West
Is pollen high in Schweizer-Reneke right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Schweizer-Reneke are moderate. Morus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle, cypress, platanus, urtica, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Schweizer-Reneke tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Schweizer-Reneke will be different from today, with myrtle at moderate levels, platanus at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels and morus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Schweizer-Reneke this week?
According to the five-day outlook, morus, myrtle, platanus, urtica, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Schweizer-Reneke?
On 20 September 2026, Morus is the dominant pollen source in Schweizer-Reneke. myrtle, cypress, platanus, urtica, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Schweizer-Reneke?
How often is the Schweizer-Reneke pollen forecast updated?
The Schweizer-Reneke pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Schweizer-Reneke 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 Schweizer-Reneke 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 Schweizer-Reneke, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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