Oudtshoorn pollen forecast — Meiringspoort neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Meiringspoort, Oudtshoorn is none Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress at moderate levels, eucalyptus at low levels, mugwort at low levels, plane at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and eucalyptus will increase; mugwort will decrease; plane will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Meiringspoort lies roughly 390 km east of Cape Town. Meiringspoort's Garden Route setting features fynbos, yellowwood, and indigenous forest trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between forested slopes and more open, built-up coastal areas. The area's tourism and forestry operations and mild, year-round rainfall support a broad mix of vegetation, consistent with the wider Garden Route forest belt.
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
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
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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
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Moderate
26/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
18/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
18/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
14/100
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Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Oudtshoorn right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Oudtshoorn.
Will pollen levels change in Oudtshoorn tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Oudtshoorn will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at moderate levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Oudtshoorn this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress and myrtle pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Oudtshoorn?
On 30 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Oudtshoorn.
When is pollen season in Oudtshoorn?
How often is the Oudtshoorn pollen forecast updated?
The Oudtshoorn pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn, 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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