Johannesburg pollen forecast — The River Club – Championship Course neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in The River Club – Championship Course, Johannesburg is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The River Club's Johannesburg northern suburbs setting features acacia, jacaranda, and eucalyptus as the main tree pollen sources across the course, with exposure varying between the wooded Braamfontein Spruit-facing fairways and the more open sections. Surrounding Highveld grassland and the tree-lined river corridor contribute substantial grass pollen, while the jacaranda bloom adds a distinctive seasonal note each October.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    2/100

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Johannesburg right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Johannesburg tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Johannesburg this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Johannesburg?

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

When is pollen season in Johannesburg?
Grass pollen along the Braamfontein Spruit corridor builds from September, overlapping with the citywide jacaranda bloom that peaks in October. The tree-lined watercourse offers a little extra shelter from wind-blown dust compared to more open courses, with conditions settling into a steady summer pattern once the rains arrive in November.
How often is the Johannesburg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 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.

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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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