Bryanston parkrun - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today
Pollen levels are today low across the route. Air quality along the route is medium. PM1 (42.1/100) is medium, while PM2.5 (37.2/100), HCHO (36.1/100), and SO2 (30.3/100) are fair. The remaining pollutants stay at good levels. Based on Airmine's forecast, which uses satellite data to calculate exposure every 200 metres along the route, air quality is at its worst 2.4 km after start.
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Bryanston parkrun takes place in a well-wooded northern Johannesburg suburb featuring acacia, eucalyptus, and introduced oak and plane trees along the course. Grass pollen is the dominant source during the summer rainfall season from November to March. Air quality is generally good but can be affected by Highveld haze and vehicle pollution from surrounding suburban roads during calm conditions.
Today - 16 July
Pollen
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Urtica:
None
0/100
Air Quality
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
15.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
12.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
36.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.1/100
Levels show the highest exposure along the full route
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is air quality worst on the Bryanston parkrun route?
Based on today's forecast, PM1 is forecast at medium levels along the route today (42.1/100). Air quality is at its worst after 2.4 km into the route. Airmine calculates exposure at 200m intervals along the course using satellite-derived atmospheric data.
Where is pollen highest on the Bryanston parkrun course?
Pollen levels are relatively low across the entire route today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.
When is pollen worst during the Bryanston parkrun season?
Pollen seasons vary by location. Tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring, while grass pollen rises in May-June.
How often is this forecast updated?
Updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Are pollen levels in Bryanston parkrun 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 Bryanston parkrun, 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.
Levels show the highest exposure along the full route. Airmine uses satellite data to calculate pollen and air quality every 200 metres along each race route, updated four times daily.
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
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