Swellendam pollen forecast — Marloth Nature Reserve neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Marloth Nature Reserve, Swellendam 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.

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Marloth Nature Reserve lies roughly 190 km east of Cape Town. Native fynbos, oak, and pine make up the bulk of the vegetation at Marloth Nature Reserve, with the balance shifting between planted green spaces and denser built-up areas nearby. The district's wheat farming and small-town activity contributes to a landscape that produces a short, sharp spring pollen peak, 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

    13/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Urtica:

    None

    0/100

Other Landmarks in Swellendam

Bontebok National Park Marloth Nature Reserve

Sports venues in Swellendam

Swellendam Golf Club

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Swellendam right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Swellendam.

Will pollen levels change in Swellendam tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Swellendam this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Swellendam?

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

When is pollen season in Swellendam?
Marloth Nature Reserve's spring pollen season runs from August into November, led by fynbos and oak before grass takes over in September and October. Nearby wheat farming and small-town activity adds to the local vegetation mix, and the Cape's characteristically dry, windy summer keeps the rest of the year comparatively pollen-free, a pattern typical of the broader Cape fynbos biome.
How often is the Swellendam pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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