Touws River Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Touws River is moderate; nettle, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, nettle declining, mold (alternaria) declining, cypress no longer expected, eucalyptus no longer expected, grass no longer expected, mugwort no longer expected, mulberry no longer expected, plane no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, eucalyptus, grass, mugwort, mulberry, plane, nettle, and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mold (alternaria) 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 | 11/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 9/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 8/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 9/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 11/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 9/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 33/100 |
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) | 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 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Touws River sits among a blend of open grassland and scrubland, plus some built-up land. With the Touws River nearby, riverside vegetation along its banks contributes to the local mix. In the immediate area, open grassland adds grass and weed pollen; scrubland contributes pollen from shrubs, grasses and herbs. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 15°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Winter is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen. By midwinter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Touws River right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Touws River 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 Touws River tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Touws River will be different from today, with urtica continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Touws River this week?
According to the five-day outlook, urtica, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Touws River?
On 11 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Touws River. artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and grass are also present but at lower levels. oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Touws River?
How often is the Touws River pollen forecast updated?
The Touws River pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Touws River 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 Touws River 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 Touws River, 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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