Steelpoort pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Steelpoort is moderate; cypress and plane are moderate; eucalyptus, oak, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days oak will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Steelpoort lies roughly 130 km southeast of Polokwane. Steelpoort's savanna vegetation is dominated by acacia and mopane trees, interspersed with grassland that expands once the summer rains arrive. Surrounding citrus and subtropical farming operations adds to the mix of land use nearby, while the subtropical bushveld climate keeps some tree pollen present across much of the year, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.
Today - 30 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):
Moderate
50/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
21/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
15/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
16/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Moderate
35/100
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Nettle (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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
49/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
7/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
8/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Moderate
26/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Steelpoort
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Steelpoort right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Steelpoort are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, oak, artemisia, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Steelpoort tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Steelpoort will be similar to today, with oak at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Steelpoort this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while oak pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Steelpoort?
On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Steelpoort. platanus, oak, artemisia, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass, urtica, and morus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Steelpoort?
How often is the Steelpoort pollen forecast updated?
The Steelpoort pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Steelpoort 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 Steelpoort 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 Steelpoort, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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