Daily brief · Australia
Record from Aug 20, 2026. Back to current conditions

Sydney Aug 20, 2026

Review recorded on Aug 30, 2026, 6:40 AM UTC.

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

A heavy rain day could hit

medium

A single day could bring around 13.5mm of rain on 2026-08-25 — close to the local heavy-rain reference for this time of year (around 15.5mm in a day). Construction, drainage, and outdoor events should review schedules.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 150.

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 2026-08-26. 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 23, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

crop growers · outdoor hospitality · local commerce

Water conditions are improving

active

Around 36.9mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 0.5mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 25, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 137.

hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops

Heat is building above the usual range

medium

Daily highs may average around 20.4°C over the next week — above the 18.2°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.

Reading evidence

Valid until Aug 27, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC.

Source: Open-Meteo.

Samples: 45.

outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand · street vendors

Rainfall is trending above the usual

high

Around 13.2mm 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 22, 2026, 6:02 PM 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Historical reference window: 10 requested years.

Historical reference window: ±7 calendar days.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 0.4 mmMax 21.4 °CMin 9.6 °CGusts 26.6 km/h

Comparison unavailable for this edition.

What people were seeing · community field reports

No field observations were posted for this place on Aug 20, 2026.