Kimberley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Kimberley is moderate; cypress is moderate; eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, plane remains low, nettle remains low, cypress declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mulberry will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and nettle will decrease; grass and oak will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 20/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 15/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 25/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 17/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 14/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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 | 24/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 12/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Northern Cape
Is pollen high in Kimberley right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Kimberley are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, morus, myrtle, platanus, and urtica remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kimberley tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Kimberley will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels and cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kimberley this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while morus pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kimberley?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Kimberley. artemisia, morus, myrtle, platanus, and urtica are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kimberley?
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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