Tzaneen pollen forecast — Sunland Baobab neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Sunland Baobab, Tzaneen is moderate; cypress and plane are moderate; eucalyptus and oak are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus remains low, oak remains low, cypress declining, plane declining, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, oak, mugwort, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Sunland Baobab lies roughly 80 km east of Polokwane. At Sunland Baobab, mopane and acacia thornveld define much of the bushveld vegetation, with denser tree cover found away from the built-up centre. The area's citrus and subtropical farming operations shapes the wider savanna landscape, and grass pollen rises sharply through the warm, wet summer months that follow, 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
32/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
18/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
17/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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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
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):
Low
16/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
1/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
1/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
1/100
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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
Other Landmarks in Tzaneen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Tzaneen right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Tzaneen are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus, myrtle, and oak remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Tzaneen tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Tzaneen will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, myrtle at low levels, oak at low levels and cypress, platanus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Tzaneen this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, platanus, and oak pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Tzaneen?
On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Tzaneen. platanus, myrtle, and oak are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, morus, grass, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Tzaneen?
How often is the Tzaneen pollen forecast updated?
The Tzaneen pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen, 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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