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Record from Aug 17, 2026. Back to current conditions

Perth Aug 17, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 27, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

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

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 71.2mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 6.8mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 22, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers · grape growers

A heavy rain day could hit

low

A single day could bring around 5.7mm of rain on 2026-08-17 — close to the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 16.7mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 22, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · grain farmers · grape growers

A dry stretch is forming

medium

5 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-19. 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 22, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

grape growers · agriculture · grain farmers

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-17. 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 20, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · grain farmers · grape growers

Heat is building above the usual range

medium

Daily highs may average around 18.9°C over the next week — above the 17.2°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 24, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · grain farmers · grape growers

Rainfall is trending above the usual

low

Around 6.8mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 1mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 19, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · grain farmers · grape growers

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 5.6 mmMax 19 °CMin 13.4 °CGusts 81 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 17, 2026.

Market context · futures market

wheat · surge · 7d +7.8%
corn · high 52w · 7d +10.1%