Uitenhage pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Uitenhage is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Uitenhage's Eastern Cape Sundays River setting features acacia, eucalyptus, and Port Jackson wattle as the main tree pollen sources alongside Eastern Cape thicket. Exposure varies between the wooded Swartkops River corridor and the more built-up industrial and commercial corridors, while the Eastern Cape thicket on the surrounding hills contributes distinctive local pollen and the flat valley floor allows pollen to disperse widely throughout.
Today - 16 July
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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
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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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):
None
0/100
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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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
13/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
1/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
Air quality in Uitenhage
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Uitenhage right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Uitenhage are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Uitenhage tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Uitenhage will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Uitenhage this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Uitenhage?
On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Uitenhage. cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Uitenhage?
How often is the Uitenhage pollen forecast updated?
The Uitenhage pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Uitenhage 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 Uitenhage 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 Uitenhage, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Uitenhage.
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