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Record from Aug 24, 2026. Back to current conditions

Melbourne Aug 24, 2026

Review recorded on Sep 2, 2026, 6:40 PM UTC.

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

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

10 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-24. 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 27, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 40.5mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 9.7mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 29, 2026, 6:02 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 15.5°C over the next week — above the 14.6°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 31, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · construction

Rainfall is trending above the usual

high

Around 15.3mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 1.3mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 26, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · construction · local commerce

A heavy rain day could hit

high

A single day could bring around 10.1mm of rain on 2026-08-24 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 10.1mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 29, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

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

A dry stretch is forming

high

7 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-25. 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

Valid until Aug 29, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · construction · local commerce

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0.5 mmMax 17.3 °CMin 9.2 °CGusts 42.5 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 24, 2026.