Hotazel pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Hotazel is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, mugwort no longer expected, nettle no longer expected.
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) | Low | 7/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | None | 0/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 2/100 |
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 | 3/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 4/100 | |
| 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 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Northern Cape
Is pollen high in Hotazel right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Hotazel are low. Myrtle is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while urtica, artemisia, and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Hotazel tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Hotazel will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Hotazel 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 Hotazel?
On 20 September 2026, Myrtle is the dominant pollen source in Hotazel. urtica, artemisia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, grass, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Hotazel?
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.
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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