Winterton Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Winterton is moderate; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains low, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, eucalyptus at low levels, mugwort at low levels, mulberry at low levels, plane at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week nettle will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass and oak 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 | 2/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 41/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
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 | 22/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 49/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 38/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 52% of the area near the center of Winterton is open grassland, with some farmland and woodland. Locally, open grassland and farmland add grass and weed pollen. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load. Wind carries pollen over long distances, so the wider landscape also shapes what arrives here.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in early spring. Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 15°C, and their pollen lingers into late summer. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Mold spores join in from early summer into early fall, when damp, warm spells let them thrive.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in KwaZulu-Natal
Is pollen high in Winterton right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Winterton are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Winterton tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Winterton will be different from today, with platanus at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Winterton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while urtica pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Winterton?
On 10 October 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Winterton. platanus, grass, oak, urtica, artemisia, morus, and myrtle are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Winterton?
How often is the Winterton pollen forecast updated?
The Winterton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Winterton 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 Winterton 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 Winterton, 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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