Klerksdorp pollen forecast — Wilkoppies neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Wilkoppies, Klerksdorp is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Wilkoppies lies roughly 150 km southeast of Mahikeng. Wilkoppies's tree cover leans heavily on eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced oak, interspersed with open Highveld grassland that dominates beyond the built-up centre. Nearby gold mining and processing operations shapes the wider landscape, while exposure to grass pollen rises sharply once the summer rains reach the surrounding farmland, consistent with the wider Highveld plateau environment.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    3/100

  • 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 - 10 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):

    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 Klerksdorp right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Klerksdorp are low. Platanus is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and myrtle remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Klerksdorp tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Klerksdorp will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Klerksdorp this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Klerksdorp?

On 9 August 2026, Platanus is the dominant pollen source in Klerksdorp. artemisia, cypress, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. oak, urtica, and morus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Klerksdorp?
At Wilkoppies, the pollen year starts slowly in August with tree species like acacia and eucalyptus, before grassland pollen takes over and peaks through October and November. Surrounding gold mining and processing operations contributes little pollen directly, but shapes how built-up versus open the exposure is across the town, a pattern typical of the wider Highveld region.
How often is the Klerksdorp pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Klerksdorp 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 Klerksdorp 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 Klerksdorp, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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