Smithfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Smithfield is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, plane remains low, nettle remains low, mulberry increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will decrease; grass and oak will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 14/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 13/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 17/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 10/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 4/100 |
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) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 21/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 16/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Smithfield lies roughly 120 km south-southeast of Bloemfontein. Eucalyptus, acacia, and open grassland define the vegetation around Smithfield, 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 Smithfield 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 Free State
Is pollen high in Smithfield right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Smithfield are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, and morus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Smithfield tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Smithfield will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels and morus increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Smithfield this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, and morus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Smithfield?
On 20 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Smithfield. platanus, urtica, artemisia, cypress, and morus are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Smithfield?
How often is the Smithfield pollen forecast updated?
The Smithfield pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield, 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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