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Record from Aug 18, 2026. Back to current conditions

Sydney Aug 18, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 27, 2026, 6:41 PM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

medium

A single day could bring around 6.2mm of rain on 2026-08-20 — close to the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 7.4mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 23, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 135.

outdoor events · drainage operators · agriculture · street vendors · local commerce · road transport

A cold stretch is on the way

medium

6 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-08-18. 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 21, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 23.9mm 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 23, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 122.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Heat is building above the usual range

low

Daily highs may average around 18.6°C over the next week — above the 18°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 6:04 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · street vendors

Recorded daily weather · Open-Meteo

Rain 0.4 mmMax 17.3 °CMin 9.7 °CGusts 31 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 18, 2026.