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Record from Aug 15, 2026. Back to current conditions

Sydney Aug 15, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 24, 2026, 6:41 AM UTC.

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

A dry stretch is forming

high

8 dry days in a row could start 2026-08-17. 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 20, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

agriculture · street vendors · local commerce · road transport

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

12 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-15. 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 18, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 19.6mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 0.1mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 20, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 122.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Rainfall is trending above the usual

medium

Around 7.6mm 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 Aug 17, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 134.

farmers · tourism · logistics · street vendors · local commerce · road transport

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 1.5 mmMax 16.3 °CMin 9 °CGusts 43.9 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 15, 2026.