St Lucia pollen forecast — St Lucia Estuary neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in St Lucia Estuary, St Lucia is medium; cypress is medium; eucalyptus and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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St Lucia Estuary lies roughly 210 km northeast of Durban. St Lucia Estuary's plant life leans on subtropical coastal forest and introduced kikuyu grass, with palm trees adding to the mix in older residential streets. Surrounding conservation and tourism activity contributes to a landscape sustained by consistent warmth and humidity across most of the year, consistent with the broader KwaZulu-Natal coastal belt that shapes daily exposure across the wider coastal district.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
30/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
2/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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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 - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
15/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Other Landmarks in St Lucia
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in St Lucia right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in St Lucia are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in St Lucia tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in St Lucia will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in St Lucia this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in St Lucia?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in St Lucia. myrtle and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in St Lucia?
How often is the St Lucia pollen forecast updated?
The St Lucia pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in St Lucia 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 St Lucia 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 St Lucia, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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