Montagu pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Montagu is moderate; mugwort is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains moderate, cypress at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels, plane at low levels. 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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Montagu lies roughly 160 km east of Cape Town. Camel thorn acacia, hardy Karoo scrub, and sparse grassland dominate the vegetation around Montagu, with exposure varying between the town's limited irrigated gardens and the vast, arid surrounding plains. The region's sheep farming and small-town activity adds to a landscape defined largely by low rainfall, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.
Today - 30 August
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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):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
34/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Nettle (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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
14/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
50/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
2/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Air quality in Montagu
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Montagu right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Montagu are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Montagu tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Montagu will be different from today, with myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Montagu this week?
According to the five-day outlook, myrtle, platanus, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Montagu?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Montagu. myrtle, platanus, grass, oak, urtica, cypress, and morus are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Montagu?
How often is the Montagu pollen forecast updated?
The Montagu pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Montagu 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 Montagu 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 Montagu, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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