Johannesburg pollen forecast — Parktown neighborhood

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Johannesburg are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica remain at lower levels

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

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

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Johannesburg. cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica are also present but at lower levels. morus and oak are not currently active.

August ushers in acacia and eucalyptus pollen at Parktown, giving way to a Highveld grassland peak by October and November, framed by the area's government, finance, and commercial operations. Winter stays largely pollen-free until the spring rains break the dry spell. This mirrors the broader seasonal pattern seen across much of the Highveld region.

The Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, 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.