Parow Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Parow is moderate; nettle and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) cypress remains low, eucalyptus remains low, grass remains low, mugwort remains low, mulberry remains low, plane remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, nettle declining, mold (cladosporium) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, plane, and nettle will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; oak 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 | 16/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 8/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 8/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 15/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 7/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 15/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
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 | 12/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Parow is densely built up, with some open grassland. Among allergenic trees nearby, olive leads, followed by oak. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and plantain and pigweed are the main weed sources. Locally, street trees, parks and lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts.
Olive and oak lead the season in mid-spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Grasses take over in late spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. Plantain and pigweed flower through much of the warmer half of the year. Rain is heaviest in winter, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Parow right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Parow are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Parow tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Parow will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, grass at low levels and urtica continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Parow this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, grass, and urtica pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Parow?
On 11 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Parow. artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and grass are also present but at lower levels. oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Parow?
How often is the Parow pollen forecast updated?
The Parow pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Parow 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 Parow 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 Parow, 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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