George pollen forecast — George Golf Club – Championship Course neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in George Golf Club – Championship Course, George is moderate; cypress, mugwort, and nettle are moderate; eucalyptus, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains moderate, mulberry remains low, plane remains low, nettle remains moderate, cypress declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; grass and oak 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) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 18/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 49/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 23/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 15/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 |
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) | Low | 21/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 40/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 43/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
George Golf Club's Western Cape Garden Route setting features fynbos, yellowwood, and introduced bent grass as the main pollen sources across the municipal course, with exposure varying between the fynbos-bordered fairways and the more open sections. Surrounding Garden Route fynbos and the Outeniqua Mountain backdrop contribute distinctive Cape pollen, while the Mediterranean climate concentrates the pollen season in spring from August through November and the Garden Route's exceptional botanical diversity contributes a broader range of pollen sources than most South African courses.
George Golf Club's setting beneath the Outeniqua Mountains sees fynbos and pine plantation pollen build gradually through the mild Garden Route spring from August to October. The mountain backdrop and consistent year-round rainfall keep pollen levels moderate rather than producing the sharp peaks seen in the drier Cape further west.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in George right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in George are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, urtica, morus, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in George tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in George will be different from today, with artemisia at moderate levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at moderate levels and cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in George this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and urtica pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in George?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in George. cypress, urtica, morus, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in George?
How often is the George pollen forecast updated?
The George pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in George 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 George 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 George, 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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