Rustenburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Rustenburg is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, plane at low levels. Over the following five days cypress will increase; plane will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Rustenburg's parks feature acacia, eucalyptus, and indigenous bushveld species as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding North West Province bushveld and farmland contribute substantial grass and scrub pollen, with the summer rainfall climate concentrating grass pollen production from November to March.

Today - 16 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):

    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

    21/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    3/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rustenburg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Rustenburg are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Rustenburg tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rustenburg this week?

According to the five-day outlook, platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Rustenburg?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Rustenburg. urtica, artemisia, morus, and platanus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Rustenburg?
Rustenburg's pollen season follows the Southern Hemisphere spring and summer pattern, opening with tree pollen from acacia and eucalyptus from August through October. Grass pollen from surrounding North West Province bushveld dominates from October through March, coinciding with the summer rainfall season. Thunderstorms during the peak grass season can periodically concentrate pollen, while the dry winter from May to August is largely free of significant grass pollen.
How often is the Rustenburg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg, 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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