Thohoyandou pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Thohoyandou is medium; cypress is medium; eucalyptus and plane are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - plane remains low, cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Thohoyandou's Limpopo Vhembe District tropical bushveld setting features mopane, indigenous baobab, and subtropical trees as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the bushveld residential areas and the more built-up commercial and university corridors. The Luvuvhu River corridor provides locally significant riparian vegetation, while the surrounding Venda bushveld contributes distinctive subtropical tree pollen quite different from the Highveld cities to the south throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • 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):

    Low

    18/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • 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):

    Low

    7/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Thohoyandou right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Thohoyandou are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while myrtle and platanus remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Thohoyandou tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Thohoyandou will be different from today, with platanus at low levels and cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Thohoyandou this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Thohoyandou?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Thohoyandou. myrtle and platanus are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, morus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Thohoyandou?
Thohoyandou's Limpopo Vhembe District subtropical bushveld season opens in August with mopane and subtropical trees before grass from surrounding Venda bushveld and farmland peaks through November and December. The Luvuvhu River corridor contributes locally significant riparian pollen, while the surrounding Venda bushveld contributes distinctive subtropical tree pollen quite different from the Highveld cities to the south throughout.
How often is the Thohoyandou pollen forecast updated?

The Thohoyandou pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Thohoyandou 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 Thohoyandou 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 Thohoyandou, 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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