Paarl pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Paarl 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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Paarl's Berg River valley setting features oak, pine, and vineyard vegetation as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Paarl Mountain slopes and the more built-up valley floor commercial areas. The Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve is a particularly significant fynbos and pine pollen source, while the surrounding winelands farmland contributes substantial grass and crop pollen throughout the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

  • 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

    25/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    9/100

  • 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 Paarl right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Paarl tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Paarl 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 Paarl?

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

When is pollen season in Paarl?
Paarl's Berg River valley season opens in July with wattle and pine before oak and fynbos peak through September and October. Grass from surrounding winelands farmland peaks strongly through October and November, while the enclosed valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions and the Paarl Mountain fynbos contributes distinctive Cape pollen. The warm Berg River valley advances the season compared to more coastal Western Cape cities.
How often is the Paarl pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Paarl 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 Paarl 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 Paarl, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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