Kenhardt pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Kenhardt is none Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Kenhardt lies roughly 360 km west-southwest of Kimberley. Camel thorn acacia, hardy Karoo scrub, and sparse grassland dominate the vegetation around Kenhardt, with exposure varying between the town's limited irrigated gardens and the vast, arid surrounding plains. The region's diamond prospecting history and stock farming adds to a landscape defined largely by low rainfall, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.

Today - 30 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

  • Nettle (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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    12/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Nettle (Urtica):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Kenhardt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kenhardt right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Kenhardt.

Will pollen levels change in Kenhardt tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kenhardt will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kenhardt this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kenhardt?

On 30 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Kenhardt.

When is pollen season in Kenhardt?
Kenhardt's semi-arid Karoo season is compressed into a short spring window, with camel thorn acacia and Karoo scrub opening from August before grass peaks through September and October. The dry climate, diamond prospecting history and stock farming nearby, and sparse vegetation keep overall pollen levels low for most of the year, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
How often is the Kenhardt pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kenhardt 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 Kenhardt 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 Kenhardt, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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