Montagu pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Montagu is moderate; mugwort and nettle are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, mugwort remains moderate, mulberry remains low, plane remains low, nettle remains moderate, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, mugwort, and nettle will increase; eucalyptus, grass, mulberry, and plane will decrease; oak will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 25/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 18/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 22/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 15/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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 | 25/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 50/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 50/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
Montagu's semi-arid Karoo season is compressed into a short spring window, with camel thorn acacia and Karoo scrub opening from August before grass peaks through September and October. The dry climate, sheep farming and small-town activity nearby, and sparse vegetation keep overall pollen levels low for most of the year, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Montagu right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Montagu are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, platanus, cypress, morus, and myrtle remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Montagu tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Montagu will be different from today, with platanus at low levels, grass at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at moderate levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Montagu this week?
According to the five-day outlook, platanus, grass, morus, and myrtle pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while urtica, artemisia, and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Montagu?
On 20 September 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Montagu. artemisia, platanus, cypress, morus, and myrtle are also present but at lower levels. grass and oak 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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