Griekwastad pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Griekwastad is moderate; cypress and eucalyptus are moderate; mugwort and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus remains moderate, mugwort remains low, nettle remains low, cypress declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and nettle will increase; 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) | Moderate | 33/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 19/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 18/100 |
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 | 25/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Moderate | 29/100 | |
| 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) | Low | 11/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Griekwastad lies roughly 150 km west of Kimberley. Sparse grassland and camel thorn acacia make up most of the vegetation at Griekwastad, with exposure limited mainly to the town's irrigated gardens against the arid backdrop beyond. The district's diamond prospecting history and stock farming adds to a landscape shaped fundamentally by the region's low rainfall, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.
Griekwastad's pollen year is dominated by a narrow spring peak, as acacia and scrub flower from August ahead of grass through September and October. Beyond that window, the arid climate and the area's diamond prospecting history and stock farming keep pollen production minimal for the remaining months of the year, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Northern Cape
Is pollen high in Griekwastad right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Griekwastad are moderate. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, urtica, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Griekwastad tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Griekwastad will be different from today, with myrtle at moderate levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels and cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Griekwastad this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, urtica, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Griekwastad?
On 20 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Griekwastad. cypress, urtica, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, grass, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Griekwastad?
How often is the Griekwastad pollen forecast updated?
The Griekwastad pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Griekwastad 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 Griekwastad 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 Griekwastad, 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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