Darling pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Darling is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Darling lies roughly 60 km north of Cape Town. Fynbos scrub, introduced oak, and pine dominate the vegetation around Darling, with exposure varying between fynbos-covered slopes and more built-up residential or commercial areas. The surrounding fishing, farming, and small-harbour activity adds to the vegetation mix, while the region's dry summer keeps overall pollen levels comparatively low, consistent with the broader Cape fynbos biome.

Today - 9 August

  • 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

    6/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • 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

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Darling

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Darling right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Darling are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Darling tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Darling will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Darling this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Darling?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Darling. cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Darling?
Darling's pollen season follows the Cape's winter-rainfall pattern, running from August through November. Fynbos and oak open the season, with grass peaking through September and October. The Mediterranean climate and the surrounding fishing, farming, and small-harbour activity concentrate the season into a short spring window, and Cape winds frequently disperse pollen, a pattern typical of the broader Cape fynbos biome.
How often is the Darling pollen forecast updated?

The Darling pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Darling 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 Darling 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 Darling, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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