Volksrust pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Volksrust is moderate; cypress, mugwort, and mulberry are moderate; eucalyptus and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains moderate, plane remains low, cypress declining, mulberry declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, 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) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 21/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 42/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 22/100 |
| 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) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Volksrust lies roughly 240 km south-southwest of Nelspruit. Around Volksrust, the vegetation is a patchwork of eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced oak in the older streets, thinning out into open Highveld grassland once you leave the built-up core, with coal mining and power station operations occupying much of that outer land. This split between wooded town and open plateau shapes exposure block by block.
Grass and acacia dominate the pollen picture at Volksrust, with the season opening in August and peaking through October and November as Highveld grassland flowers. The dry winter months are largely pollen-free, while the surrounding coal mining and power station operations defines much of the land beyond the town itself, a pattern typical of the wider Highveld region.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Mpumalanga
Is pollen high in Volksrust right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Volksrust are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, morus, platanus, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Volksrust tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Volksrust will be different from today, with platanus at low levels, artemisia at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels and cypress, morus continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Volksrust this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Volksrust?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Volksrust. cypress, morus, platanus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Volksrust?
How often is the Volksrust pollen forecast updated?
The Volksrust pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Volksrust 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 Volksrust 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 Volksrust, 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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