Zebediela pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Zebediela is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mulberry at low levels, plane at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and plane will increase; mulberry will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Zebediela's rural setting in Limpopo features acacia, mango, and indigenous bushveld species as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the citrus plantation corridors and more open savanna areas. Surrounding Limpopo bushveld and farmland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, with the summer rainfall climate concentrating grass pollen production from November to March.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    Low

    3/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    7/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Zebediela right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Zebediela are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Zebediela tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Zebediela will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, platanus at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Zebediela this week?

According to the five-day outlook, morus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress and platanus pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Zebediela?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Zebediela. artemisia, morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Zebediela?
Zebediela's pollen season follows the Southern Hemisphere spring and summer pattern, with tree pollen from mango, acacia, and indigenous bushveld species contributing from August through October. Grass pollen from surrounding Limpopo bushveld and citrus plantation farmland dominates from October through March, coinciding with the summer rainfall season. The dry Limpopo winter from May to August is largely free of significant grass pollen exposure.
How often is the Zebediela pollen forecast updated?

The Zebediela pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Zebediela 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 Zebediela 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 Zebediela, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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