Tulbagh Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Tulbagh is high; mold (alternaria) is high; nettle and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; cypress, grass, mugwort, mulberry, and plane are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) grass remains low, mugwort remains low, nettle remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mold (alternaria) declining, cypress 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, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; 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 | 4/100 |
| Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 20/100 |
| Oak (Quercus) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 22/100 |
| Mulberry (Morus) | Low | 3/100 |
| Plane (Platanus) | Low | 1/100 |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 46/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | High | 56/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 42/100 |
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) | Low | 5/100 | |
| 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 | |
| Nettle (Urtica) | Moderate | 30/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Open grassland and farmland share the area around the heart of Tulbagh, plus some built-up land. There is plenty of grass pollen here too. Pasture and uncultivated field edges in the farmland provide room for grasses and weeds. Pollen also travels on the wind, so vegetation in the wider surroundings adds to local levels as well.
Then come the grasses, strongest in late spring and fading by early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak 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 10°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Western Cape
Is pollen high in Tulbagh right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Tulbagh are moderate. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, morus, platanus, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Tulbagh tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Tulbagh will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels, urtica at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Tulbagh this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, morus, myrtle, platanus, grass, and urtica pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Tulbagh?
On 11 October 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Tulbagh. artemisia, cypress, morus, platanus, and grass are also present but at lower levels. myrtle and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Tulbagh?
How often is the Tulbagh pollen forecast updated?
The Tulbagh pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Tulbagh 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 Tulbagh 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 Tulbagh, 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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