Mitchells Plain Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Mitchells Plain is moderate; nettle is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) cypress remains low, grass remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, nettle remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, eucalyptus no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, nettle, and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mold (alternaria) will decrease; oak and plane will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Low | 8/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 8/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 7/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 36/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 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 | 7/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 32/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 21/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The landscape around the center of Mitchells Plain is densely built up. Grass pollen is a substantial part of the local mix as well. In the immediate area, street trees, parks and lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Grasses take over in late spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in winter, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. Actual levels on any given day depend on the weather, with dry, breezy days the worst and wet days the mildest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Mitchells Plain right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Mitchells Plain 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 Mitchells Plain tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Mitchells Plain will be different from today, with grass at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Mitchells Plain this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Mitchells Plain?
On 11 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Mitchells Plain. grass, artemisia, cypress, morus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. platanus and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Mitchells Plain?
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.
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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