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Record from Aug 13, 2026. Back to current conditions

Melbourne Aug 13, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 23, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

Weather-risk signals · signal engine (Open-Meteo)

A heavy rain day could hit

medium

A single day could bring around 6.9mm of rain on 2026-08-19 — close to the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 7.5mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 18, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · local commerce

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-13. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 16, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 51.5mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 9.1mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 18, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 15.3°C over the next week — above the 14.1°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 20, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · construction

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0.9 mmMax 15.5 °CMin 9.8 °CGusts 27.7 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 13, 2026.