Mountain Drive parkrun - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today
Pollen levels are low today, with cypress as the main active species. Air quality along the route is good, with all pollutants at low 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 0.0 km after start. Pollen exposure peaks at 0.2 km after start.
To prepare for your activity, use the Airmine app to check the Mountain Drive parkrun forecast before heading out.
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Mountain Drive parkrun runs along the mountain drive route above the Port Elizabeth suburbs, with coastal fynbos, Port Jackson wattle, and Eastern Cape grassland as the main pollen sources. Surrounding Eastern Cape coastal fynbos and scrubland contribute distinctive pollen, while the Indian Ocean position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen and the Eastern Cape transitional climate produces a more extended season than the Western Cape throughout.
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Today - 30 August
Pollen
Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
4/100
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
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Goosefoot (Amaranthaceae):
None
0/100
Air Quality
AQI:
Good
17.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is air quality worst on the Mountain Drive parkrun route?
Based on today's forecast, O3 is forecast at good levels along the route today (17.0/100). Air quality is at its worst after 0.0 km into the route. Airmine calculates exposure at 200m intervals along the course using satellite-derived atmospheric data.
Where is pollen highest on the Mountain Drive parkrun course?
Pollen exposure peaks at km 0.2 today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.
When is pollen worst during the Mountain Drive 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 Mountain Drive 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 Mountain Drive 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
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