Standerton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Standerton is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and urtica are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and urtica will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Standerton's Mpumalanga Highveld Vaal River setting features acacia, eucalyptus, and willow as the main tree pollen sources alongside Highveld grassland, with exposure varying between the greener Vaal River corridor areas and the more built-up commercial areas around the town square. The Vaal River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the surrounding Highveld farmland contributes substantial grass pollen during the summer rainfall season.
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):
Low
9/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
7/100
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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
15/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
9/100
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Urtica:
Low
2/100
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
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Standerton right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Standerton are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Standerton tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Standerton will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Standerton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Standerton?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Standerton. cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica are also present but at lower levels. morus and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Standerton?
How often is the Standerton pollen forecast updated?
The Standerton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Standerton 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 Standerton 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 Standerton, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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