Daily brief · Australia
Record from Jul 16, 2026. Back to current conditions

Sydney Jul 16, 2026

Review recorded on Jul 17, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

high

A single day could bring around 11.7mm of rain on 2026-07-16 — above the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 6.7mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 21, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

construction · outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · grain farmers · horticulture

A dry stretch is forming

extreme

12 dry days in a row could start 2026-07-18. 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 Jul 21, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · grain farmers · horticulture · livestock · street vendors

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-07-16. 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 Jul 19, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · livestock · outdoor hospitality · grain farmers · horticulture

Water conditions are improving

strong

Around 34.5mm 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.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 21, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops · grain farmers · horticulture · livestock

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 17.3°C over the next week — above the 16.5°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 23, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · grain farmers · horticulture · livestock

Rainfall is trending above the usual

high

Around 14.4mm of rain may fall in the next 48 hours — above the 0mm typical for this period. Field access, drying, and outdoor logistics may be affected.

Reading evidence

Valid until Jul 18, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

farmers · tourism · logistics · grain farmers · horticulture · livestock

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 6.6 mmMax 15.9 °CMin 10.3 °CGusts 54.7 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Jul 16, 2026.

Market context · futures market

wheat · high 52w · 7d +13.1%
corn · surge · 7d +7.9%