Howick pollen forecast — Karkloof Falls neighborhood

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Howick are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Howick will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

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

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Howick. oak, urtica, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus are not currently active.

At Karkloof Falls, acacia thornveld opens the Midlands pollen season in August, with grassland and farmland grass pollen peaking through November and December. The area's dairy and forestry farming operations and cool inland climate combine to keep the dry winter months largely free of pollen, a pattern typical of the wider KwaZulu-Natal Midlands region.

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

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.

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 Howick, 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.