Kathu pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Kathu are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kathu will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Kathu. morus, platanus, urtica, and artemisia are not currently active.

Karoo scrub and acacia mark a brief pollen season at Kathu from August through October, tied closely to the spring growing period after the dry winter. The area's diamond prospecting history and stock farming and generally low rainfall mean pollen stays low outside this narrow window most years, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.

The Kathu 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 Kathu, 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.