Frost is possible this week
activeLows could dip to about -0.6°C on 2026-10-16 — under the 2°C frost line that damages buds and tender leaves. Orchards, gardens, and tender crops may face damage.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 7, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC.
Valid until Oct 10, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
horticulture
A dry stretch is forming
high7 dry days in a row could start 2026-10-07. A dry day here means 1mm of rain or less; the important number is the length of the run. Crops in flowering or fruit-set windows are most exposed.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 7, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC.
Valid until Oct 12, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
agriculture · horticulture
A cold stretch is on the way
extreme14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-10-07. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 7, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC.
Valid until Oct 10, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
crop growers · outdoor hospitality · horticulture
Heat is building above the usual range
lowDaily highs may average around 23.5°C over the next week — above the 19.8°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 7, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC.
Valid until Oct 14, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
Forecast period: 2026-10-07 to 2026-10-13.
Forecast source: open-meteo.
Years with usable data: 6 of 10.
Historical dataset: era5.
Samples: 90.
Method: heat-stress-avg-v1-2026-09-22.
outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · horticulture