Kempton Park pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Kempton Park is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort at low levels, plane at low levels, urtica at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, mugwort, plane, and urtica will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Kempton Park's East Rand Highveld setting features eucalyptus, jacaranda, and acacia as the main tree pollen sources alongside Highveld grassland, with exposure varying between the greener residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along Pretoria Road. The Kempton Park Lake corridor provides locally significant green space, while the surrounding Highveld grassland contributes substantial grass pollen during the summer rainfall season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    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

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    11/100

  • Urtica:

    Low

    5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kempton Park right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Kempton Park tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kempton Park will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kempton Park this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kempton Park?

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

When is pollen season in Kempton Park?
Kempton Park's East Rand Highveld season opens in August with jacaranda and eucalyptus before grass from surrounding Highveld grassland peaks through November and December. The Kempton Park Lake corridor contributes locally significant riparian pollen, while the dry Highveld winter suppresses most pollen and the summer rainfall pattern concentrates the main season in spring and early summer throughout this East Rand city.
How often is the Kempton Park pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kempton Park 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 Kempton Park 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 Kempton Park, 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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