Kathu pollen forecast — Sishen Golf Club – Championship Course neighborhood
Today (16 July) pollen in Sishen Golf Club – Championship Course, Kathu is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Championship Course lies roughly 200 km west-northwest of Kimberley. Sishen Golf Club's Northern Cape Kathu Kalahari setting features camel thorn acacia, shepherd's tree, and native Kalahari grasses as the main pollen sources across the course, with exposure varying between the acacia-lined fairways and the more open sections. Surrounding Kalahari bushveld contributes distinctive semi-arid pollen, while the dry Northern Cape climate suppresses pollen during the winter months and the summer rainfall season concentrates grass pollen production from November to March throughout. Sishen Golf Club –
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
5/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kathu right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Kathu.
Will pollen levels change in Kathu tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kathu will be different from today, with cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kathu this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kathu?
On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Kathu.
When is pollen season in Kathu?
How often is the Kathu pollen forecast updated?
The Kathu pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kathu 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 Kathu 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 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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