Uitenhage Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Uitenhage is moderate; nettle and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, grass remains low, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mugwort increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, nettle, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; oak, mulberry, and plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 20/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 15/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 11/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 24/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 18/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 32/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 27/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 41/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Uitenhage is densely built up. With the Sundays River nearby, riverside vegetation along its banks contributes to the local mix. Locally, planted trees and mown lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Then come the grasses, strongest in mid-spring and fading by mid-fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from mid-spring into mid-fall also raises mold spore levels. Within each of these periods, warm, dry and windy days push levels higher, while rain clears the air.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Eastern Cape
Is pollen high in Uitenhage right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Uitenhage are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Uitenhage tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Uitenhage will be different from today, with urtica at moderate levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, grass at low levels and artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Uitenhage this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Uitenhage?
On 10 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Uitenhage. artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and grass are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, and oak 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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