Touws River pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Touws River is moderate; nettle is moderate; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week nettle will increase; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, mulberry, and plane will decrease; grass and oak will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 20/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 17/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 20/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 19/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 17/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 34/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 28/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Touws River lies roughly 160 km east-northeast of Cape Town. Sparse grassland and camel thorn acacia make up most of the vegetation at Touws River, with exposure limited mainly to the town's irrigated gardens against the arid backdrop beyond. The district's sheep farming and small-town activity adds to a landscape shaped fundamentally by the region's low rainfall, consistent with the wider semi-arid Karoo landscape.
Touws River's pollen year is dominated by a narrow spring peak, as acacia and scrub flower from August ahead of grass through September and October. Beyond that window, the arid climate and the area's sheep farming and small-town activity keep pollen production minimal for the remaining months of the year, a pattern typical of the wider semi-arid Karoo interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Touws River right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Touws River are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Touws River tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Touws River will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, morus at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels, urtica at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Touws River this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while urtica pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Touws River?
On 20 September 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Touws River. cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass and 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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