Melkbosstrand Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Melkbosstrand is moderate; grass, nettle, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and mulberry are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) cypress remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, grass declining, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, and nettle will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; oak and plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 17/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 12/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 22/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 15/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 43/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| 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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 34/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Melkbosstrand sits in a varied landscape of woodland, scrubland and built-up land. A stream or river nearby means riverside vegetation is part of the local pollen picture. Olive is the most prominent allergenic tree nearby. Grasses are a major source, with pigweed and plantain adding to the weed pollen load.
Olive leads the season in late spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Pigweed and plantain bring a final peak from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from mid-spring into late fall also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Melkbosstrand right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Melkbosstrand are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Melkbosstrand tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Melkbosstrand will be different from today, with urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Melkbosstrand this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Melkbosstrand?
On 10 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Melkbosstrand. grass, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. oak and platanus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Melkbosstrand?
How often is the Melkbosstrand pollen forecast updated?
The Melkbosstrand pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Melkbosstrand 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 Melkbosstrand 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 Melkbosstrand, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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