Winterton pollen forecast — Cathedral Peak neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Cathedral Peak, Winterton is moderate; eucalyptus and plane are moderate; cypress is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains moderate, plane remains moderate, oak at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, oak, and mugwort will increase; eucalyptus and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Cathedral Peak lies roughly 190 km northwest of Durban. Acacia thornveld, eucalyptus, and rolling Natal grassland dominate the vegetation around Cathedral Peak, with exposure varying between planted residential greenery and more open surrounding farmland. The area's dairy and forestry farming operations adds to a landscape shaped by the Midlands' cooler, elevated climate, consistent with the wider KwaZulu-Natal Midlands landscape that shapes daily exposure across the wider Midlands district.
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
9/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Moderate
32/100
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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):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Moderate
27/100
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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
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
19/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Moderate
42/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
Low
4/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Moderate
36/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Winterton right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Winterton are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while platanus and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Winterton tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Winterton will be different from today, with myrtle at moderate levels, platanus at moderate levels, oak at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Winterton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while oak, artemisia, and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Winterton?
On 30 August 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Winterton. platanus and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass, oak, urtica, artemisia, and morus 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.
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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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