Mitchells Plain pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Mitchells Plain is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Mitchells Plain's Cape Flats setting features fynbos scrubland, Port Jackson wattle, and urban street trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited residential green spaces and the more open fynbos remnants on the Cape Flats. The flat, sandy setting allows pollen to disperse widely and the invasive wattle contributes substantially during late winter and spring.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    5/100

  • 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 Mitchells Plain right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Mitchells Plain are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Mitchells Plain tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Mitchells Plain will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mitchells Plain this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Mitchells Plain?

On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Mitchells Plain. cypress are also present but at lower levels. morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Mitchells Plain?
Mitchells Plain's Cape Flats pollen season opens in July with Port Jackson wattle before fynbos and restio pollen peak through August and September. Grass from surrounding Cape Flats vegetation peaks through October and November, while the flat, wind-exposed setting allows pollen to disperse widely and the strong Cape southeasterly winds frequently interrupt and disperse pollen across the city throughout the spring season.
How often is the Mitchells Plain pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Mitchells Plain 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 Mitchells Plain 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 Mitchells Plain, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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