Hermanus pollen forecast — Stony Point Penguin Colony neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Stony Point Penguin Colony, Hermanus is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains low, eucalyptus at low levels. 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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Stony Point Penguin Colony lies roughly 80 km southeast of Cape Town. Stony Point Penguin Colony's vegetation draws on indigenous forest, fynbos, and coastal scrub, with denser tree cover found away from the built-up coastal strip. Surrounding tourism and forestry operations shapes the wider landscape, while consistent year-round rainfall keeps a broad mix of species contributing pollen for months at a time, consistent with the wider Garden Route forest belt.
Today - 9 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
11/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
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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):
Low
15/100
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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 - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
21/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
5/100
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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):
Low
25/100
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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 Hermanus right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Hermanus are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Hermanus tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hermanus will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Hermanus 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 Hermanus?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Hermanus. cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, myrtle, platanus, oak, and urtica are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Hermanus?
How often is the Hermanus pollen forecast updated?
The Hermanus pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Hermanus 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 Hermanus 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 Hermanus, 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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