Vaalwater pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Vaalwater is high; cypress is high; mulberry is moderate; eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains high, eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry increasing, plane increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress will increase; eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will decrease; grass, oak, and nettle will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 52/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 15/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 3/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 44/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 19/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | High | 54/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | High | 51/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Vaalwater lies roughly 140 km west-southwest of Polokwane. Vaalwater's bushveld setting features acacia, mopane, and indigenous bushveld trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between densely vegetated bushveld and more open, built-up sections. Surrounding savanna and citrus and subtropical farming operations contribute substantial grass pollen through the summer rainfall season each year, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna environment.
Bushveld trees like acacia and mopane start the pollen year at Vaalwater in August, handing over to grass as the main source from October through the humid summer months. The dry winter keeps levels low, while citrus and subtropical farming operations nearby adds a further seasonal rhythm of its own, a pattern typical of the broader bushveld climate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Limpopo
Is pollen high in Vaalwater right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Vaalwater are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, artemisia, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Vaalwater tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Vaalwater will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at high levels, myrtle at low levels and morus, platanus increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Vaalwater this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, morus, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Vaalwater?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Vaalwater. morus, artemisia, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. urtica, grass, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Vaalwater?
How often is the Vaalwater pollen forecast updated?
The Vaalwater pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Vaalwater 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 Vaalwater 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 Vaalwater, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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