Wesselsbron pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Wesselsbron is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, plane remains low, mugwort increasing. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Wesselsbron lies roughly 140 km north of Bloemfontein. Eucalyptus, acacia, and open grassland define the vegetation around Wesselsbron, with exposure shifting between leafier residential pockets and busier commercial corridors nearby. The surrounding area's maize, sunflower, and grain farming operations shapes much of the land beyond the town, adding grass and dust to the seasonal pollen mix each summer, consistent with the wider Highveld plateau environment.
Today - 30 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):
Low
8/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
4/100
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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):
Low
20/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
4/100
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Nettle (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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
15/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
11/100
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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):
Moderate
28/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
10/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Wesselsbron
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Wesselsbron right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Wesselsbron are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Wesselsbron tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Wesselsbron will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels and artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Wesselsbron this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Wesselsbron?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Wesselsbron. cypress, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. grass, oak, urtica, and morus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Wesselsbron?
How often is the Wesselsbron pollen forecast updated?
The Wesselsbron pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Wesselsbron 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 Wesselsbron 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 Wesselsbron, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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