Zeerust pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Zeerust is moderate; cypress is moderate; eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will increase; 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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Zeerust lies roughly 60 km northeast of Mahikeng. Zeerust's bushveld setting features acacia, mopane, and indigenous bushveld trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between densely vegetated bushveld and more open, built-up sections. Surrounding savanna and platinum mining and tourism operations contribute substantial grass pollen through the summer rainfall season each year, consistent with the broader bushveld savanna 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):
Moderate
50/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
18/100
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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
10/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
19/100
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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):
Moderate
50/100
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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
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
16/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
Low
25/100
-
Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Zeerust
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Zeerust right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Zeerust are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Zeerust tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Zeerust will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Zeerust this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Zeerust?
On 30 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Zeerust. artemisia, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. morus, grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Zeerust?
How often is the Zeerust pollen forecast updated?
The Zeerust pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Zeerust 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 Zeerust 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 Zeerust, 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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