Upington pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Upington is medium; cypress is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Upington's Northern Cape arid Kalahari setting features camel thorn acacia, tamarisk, and Orange River riparian vegetation as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the irrigated Orange River corridor and the surrounding Kalahari sand desert. The Orange River corridor is a particularly significant local source contrasting sharply with the surrounding arid landscape, while the Kalahari bushveld contributes distinctive acacia pollen throughout the dry season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Upington right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Upington are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Upington tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Upington will be similar to today, with cypress at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Upington this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Upington?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Upington. artemisia, morus, platanus, and urtica are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Upington?
Upington's Northern Cape arid Kalahari season is compressed into a brief spring period, with camel thorn acacia and tamarisk opening from August before grass from the Orange River corridor peaks through October and November. The Orange River irrigation corridor contrasts sharply with the surrounding Kalahari desert, while the extremely dry winter months of June and July virtually eliminate pollen production throughout.
How often is the Upington pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Upington 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 Upington 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 Upington, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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