Stellenbosch pollen forecast — Kayamandi Sports Ground neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Kayamandi Sports Ground, Stellenbosch is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

Get the full experience in the Airmine app.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.

Learn more

Kayamandi Sports Ground lies roughly 40 km east of Cape Town. Fynbos scrub, introduced oak, and pine dominate the vegetation around Kayamandi Sports Ground, with exposure varying between fynbos-covered slopes and more built-up residential or commercial areas. The surrounding vineyard and wine estate operations adds to the vegetation mix, while the region's dry summer keeps overall pollen levels comparatively low, consistent with the broader Cape fynbos biome.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    5/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Other Landmarks in Stellenbosch

Cloetesville Idas Valley Jamestown Kayamandi

Sports venues in Stellenbosch

Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium Danie Craven Stadium Kayamandi Sports Ground

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Stellenbosch right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Stellenbosch.

Will pollen levels change in Stellenbosch tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Stellenbosch will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Stellenbosch this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, myrtle, platanus, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Stellenbosch?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Stellenbosch.

When is pollen season in Stellenbosch?
Kayamandi Sports Ground's pollen season follows the Cape's winter-rainfall pattern, running from August through November. Fynbos and oak open the season, with grass peaking through September and October. The Mediterranean climate and the surrounding vineyard and wine estate operations concentrate the season into a short spring window, and Cape winds frequently disperse pollen, a pattern typical of the broader Cape fynbos biome.
How often is the Stellenbosch pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch, 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.

Want to see pollen forecasts for other cities in South Africa?

Cape Town Durban Gqeberha Kempton Park Kimberley Nqutu Potchefstroom Randburg Standerton

Check pollen in other popular cities:

Melton Rio de Janeiro Copenhagen Athens Denpasar Rome Cape Town Barcelona London Los Angeles New York

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kayamandi Sports Ground, Stellenbosch.

Get the full experience in the Airmine app.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.

Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.