Red Point Church parkrun - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today
Pollen levels are low today, with mugwort as the main active species. Air quality along the route is fair. HCHO (21.1/100) is 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 0.0 km after start. Pollen exposure peaks at 0.0 km after start.
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Red Point Church parkrun takes place in suburban parkland near the Umgeni River area of northern Durban, with coastal subtropical trees, palm, and kikuyu grass as the main pollen sources. Surrounding KwaZulu-Natal North Coast suburban vegetation contributes substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Indian Ocean proximity means onshore breezes can periodically disperse pollen and the summer rainfall season concentrates grass pollen from November to March 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):
None
0/100
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
12/100
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:
Fair
21.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
11.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
18.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is air quality worst on the Red Point Church parkrun route?
Based on today's forecast, HCHO is forecast at fair levels along the route today (21.1/100). 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 Red Point Church parkrun course?
Pollen exposure peaks at km 0.0 today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.
When is pollen worst during the Red Point Church 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 Red Point Church 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 Red Point Church 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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