Khayelitsha Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Khayelitsha is moderate; nettle and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, grass remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; oak and plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 12/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 4/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 12/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 19/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 8/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 46/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 26/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 43/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Khayelitsha is densely built up, with some open grassland. Grasses add a sizeable share of the local pollen. In the immediate area, street trees, gardens and lawns supply most pollen in the built-up parts. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Winter is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Khayelitsha right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Khayelitsha are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while morus, myrtle, grass, artemisia, and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Khayelitsha tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Khayelitsha will be similar to today, with morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, grass at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Khayelitsha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, morus, myrtle, grass, urtica, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Khayelitsha?
On 11 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Khayelitsha. morus, myrtle, grass, artemisia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels. platanus and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Khayelitsha?
How often is the Khayelitsha pollen forecast updated?
The Khayelitsha pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Khayelitsha 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 Khayelitsha 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 Khayelitsha, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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