Taung pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Taung is moderate; cypress is moderate; eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days 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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Taung lies roughly 210 km south-southwest of Mahikeng. Around Taung, the vegetation is a patchwork of eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced oak in the older streets, thinning out into open Highveld grassland once you leave the built-up core, with maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations occupying much of that outer land. This split between wooded town and open plateau shapes exposure block by block.
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
35/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
18/100
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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
7/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
10/100
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
36/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
20/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
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):
Low
12/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Taung
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Taung right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Taung are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Taung tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Taung will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Taung this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Taung?
On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Taung. artemisia, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. urtica, morus, grass, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Taung?
How often is the Taung pollen forecast updated?
The Taung pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Taung 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 Taung 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 Taung, 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 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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