Cape Town pollen forecast — Chapman's Peak neighborhood
Today (1 August) pollen in Chapman's Peak, Cape Town is medium; mugwort is medium; cypress and eucalyptus are low. Tomorrow (2 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Chapman's Peak lies roughly 20 km south-southwest of Cape Town. Native fynbos, oak, and pine make up the bulk of the vegetation at Chapman's Peak, with the balance shifting between planted green spaces and denser built-up areas nearby. The district's the city bowl, harbour, and southern suburbs contributes to a landscape that produces a short, sharp spring pollen peak, consistent with the broader Cape fynbos biome.
Today - 1 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):
Low
21/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
6/100
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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):
Medium
37/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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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 - 2 August
-
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
17/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
2/100
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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):
Medium
34/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Cape Town right now?
On 1 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cape Town are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Cape Town tomorrow?
On 2 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cape Town will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cape Town this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cape Town?
On 1 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Cape Town. cypress and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Cape Town?
How often is the Cape Town pollen forecast updated?
The Cape Town pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 Cape Town, 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: 1 August 2026 at 15:54 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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