Randfontein pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Randfontein is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, plane at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Randfontein's West Rand Highveld mining setting features eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited residential green spaces and the more built-up mining, commercial, and industrial corridors. The Mooi River tributary corridor provides locally significant green space, while the surrounding Highveld grassland contributes substantial grass pollen and the historical gold mining landscape limits native vegetation considerably throughout.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    7/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Randfontein right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Randfontein.

Will pollen levels change in Randfontein tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Randfontein will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, platanus at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Randfontein this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Randfontein?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Randfontein.

When is pollen season in Randfontein?
Randfontein's West Rand Highveld mining season opens in August with eucalyptus and acacia before grass from surrounding Highveld grassland peaks through November and December. The Mooi River tributary corridor contributes locally significant riparian pollen, while the dry Highveld winter suppresses most pollen production and the summer rainfall pattern concentrates the main season in spring and early summer throughout this West Rand gold mining city.
How often is the Randfontein pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Randfontein 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 Randfontein 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 Randfontein, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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