Kimberley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Kimberley is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Kimberley's Northern Cape semi-arid Highveld setting features acacia, camel thorn, and eucalyptus as the main tree pollen sources alongside Karoo and Kalahari transitional scrubland. Exposure varies between the limited greener Diamond Fields residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors, while the Kimberley Mine Big Hole area and the Vaal-Harts irrigation scheme contribute locally distinctive pollen sources throughout the dry and wet seasons.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

    20/100

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kimberley right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Kimberley tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kimberley 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 Kimberley?

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

When is pollen season in Kimberley?
Kimberley's Northern Cape semi-arid season opens in August with camel thorn acacia and eucalyptus before grass from surrounding Highveld and Karoo transitional farmland peaks through October and November. The Vaal-Harts irrigation scheme contributes locally distinctive pollen, while the extremely dry Northern Cape winter months suppress most pollen production across this historic diamond mining city.
How often is the Kimberley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kimberley 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 Kimberley 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 Kimberley, 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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