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

Sydney Aug 16, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 26, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

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

A cold stretch is on the way

extreme

14 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-16. 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 Aug 19, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 21mm 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 Aug 21, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Rainfall is trending above the usual

medium

Around 5.1mm 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 18, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.

Samples: 149.

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

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 3.2 mmMax 17.1 °CMin 10.9 °CGusts 36 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

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