Knysna pollen forecast — Simola Golf & Country Estate – Championship Course neighborhood
Today (16 July) pollen in Simola Golf & Country Estate – Championship Course, Knysna is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Simola Golf & Country Estate's Western Cape Knysna setting features fynbos, yellowwood, and indigenous forest trees as the main pollen sources across the hillside course, with exposure varying between the Knysna Forest-adjacent wooded sections and the more open Knysna Lagoon-facing fairways. Surrounding Garden Route fynbos and the Knysna indigenous forest contribute exceptional botanical diversity, while the Mediterranean climate concentrates the pollen season in spring from August through November and the Outeniqua Mountain backdrop adds additional tree pollen.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
20/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
25/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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Urtica:
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Knysna right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Knysna are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Knysna tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Knysna will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Knysna this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Knysna?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Knysna. morus, platanus, urtica, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Knysna?
How often is the Knysna pollen forecast updated?
The Knysna pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Knysna 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 Knysna 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 Knysna, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Simola Golf & Country Estate – Championship Course, Knysna.
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