Kimberley pollen forecast — Big Hole neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Big Hole, Kimberley is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, 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) | Low | 13/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 11/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 15/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 12/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 12/100 |
| 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 | 5/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 6/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
At Big Hole, sparse Karoo scrub and camel thorn acacia define most of the surrounding vegetation, with irrigated gardens providing the only real greenery within town. The area's diamond prospecting history and stock farming shapes a wider landscape where pollen sources remain thin for most of the year, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.
At Big Hole, the Karoo's low rainfall limits pollen production to a brief spring peak. Acacia and hardy scrub flower from August, with grass following through September and October, after which the dry summer heat and the area's diamond prospecting history and stock farming keep further pollen release minimal until spring returns, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
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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 low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, 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 similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kimberley this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and urtica pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kimberley?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kimberley. cypress, 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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