Vryheid pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Vryheid is medium; cypress and mugwort are medium; eucalyptus, plane, and urtica are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - eucalyptus remains low, cypress declining, mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and urtica will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Vryheid lies roughly 240 km north of Durban. Vryheid's vegetation draws on acacia thornveld and eucalyptus within town, giving way to rolling Natal grassland across the surrounding farmland. Nearby dairy and forestry farming operations adds further variety, while the area's elevated, cooler climate shapes a distinctly Midlands character, consistent with the wider KwaZulu-Natal Midlands landscape that shapes daily exposure across the wider Midlands district.
Today - 9 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):
Medium
37/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
25/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
31/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
17/100
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Urtica:
Low
6/100
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 - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
14/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
2/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
9/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Vryheid right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Vryheid are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, myrtle, platanus, and urtica remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Vryheid tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Vryheid will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels and cypress, artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Vryheid this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, platanus, urtica, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Vryheid?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Vryheid. artemisia, myrtle, platanus, and urtica are also present but at lower levels. morus and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Vryheid?
How often is the Vryheid pollen forecast updated?
The Vryheid pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Vryheid 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 Vryheid 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 Vryheid, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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