Kleinmond pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Kleinmond is moderate; mugwort is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains moderate, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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This stretch has little tree cover or standing water nearby, so grass and ragweed growing on open or agricultural ground likely drive most local pollen. Ground-level conditions like local landscaping can nudge these figures slightly either way. Nearby weather stations report comparable trends across the broader stretch of the county.

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):

    Moderate

    38/100

  • 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

    4/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    45/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Nettle (Urtica):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kleinmond right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kleinmond are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Kleinmond tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kleinmond this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, platanus, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Kleinmond?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kleinmond. cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, grass, oak, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kleinmond?
Grass pollen counts rise through late spring, reaching their peak around December, then gives way to ragweed, which drives the season's second major surge from mid-February into April. This general pattern holds fairly steady across the surrounding county from year to year. Local weather swings can shift these windows slightly, but the overall order tends to hold.
How often is the Kleinmond pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kleinmond 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 Kleinmond 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 Kleinmond, 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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