Hotazel pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Hotazel is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Hotazel lies roughly 240 km northwest of Kimberley. Hotazel's plant life is dominated by hardy scrub and camel thorn acacia adapted to the arid Karoo climate, with a little irrigated greenery inside town itself. Surrounding diamond prospecting history and stock farming contributes to a landscape where vegetation cover, and pollen, stay sparse outside the brief spring flush, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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):

    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):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Hotazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hotazel right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Hotazel.

Will pollen levels change in Hotazel tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hotazel will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hotazel this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Hotazel?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Hotazel.

When is pollen season in Hotazel?
Camel thorn acacia opens the short Karoo pollen season at Hotazel in August, with grass adding a further peak through September and October before the dry summer sets back in. The region's diamond prospecting history and stock farming shapes much of the surrounding land beyond this brief seasonal window, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
How often is the Hotazel pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hotazel 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 Hotazel 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 Hotazel, 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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