Beaufort West pollen forecast — Karoo National Park neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Karoo National Park, Beaufort West is low; mugwort and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort and nettle will decrease; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, oak, mulberry, and plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 17/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Karoo National Park lies roughly 420 km east-northeast of Cape Town. Karoo National Park's plant life is dominated by hardy scrub and camel thorn acacia adapted to the arid Karoo climate, with a little irrigated greenery inside town itself. Surrounding sheep farming and small-town activity contributes to a landscape where vegetation cover, and pollen, stay sparse outside the brief spring flush, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.
Camel thorn acacia opens the short Karoo pollen season at Karoo National Park in August, with grass adding a further peak through September and October before the dry summer sets back in. The region's sheep farming and small-town activity shapes much of the surrounding land beyond this brief seasonal window, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Beaufort West right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Beaufort West are low. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Beaufort West tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Beaufort West will be similar to today, with urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Beaufort West this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Beaufort West?
On 20 September 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Beaufort West. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. oak, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Beaufort West?
How often is the Beaufort West pollen forecast updated?
The Beaufort West pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Beaufort West 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 Beaufort West 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 Beaufort West, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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