Water conditions are improving
strongAround 44mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — measurable moisture for an area that usually sees almost none. A healthier water balance is restoring locally.
Around 44mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — measurable moisture for an area that usually sees almost none. A healthier water balance is restoring locally.
Lows could dip to about -1.1°C on 2026-08-26 — under the 2°C frost line that damages buds and tender leaves. Orchards, gardens, and tender crops may face damage.
5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-30. 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.
14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-26. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.
Daily highs may average around 19.2°C over the next week — above the 16.3°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.