A dry stretch is forming
extreme11 dry days in a row could start 2026-10-08. 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
Reading calculated Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC.
Valid until Oct 13, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
agriculture
A cold stretch is on the way
low3 days in a row could stay below 15°C, starting 2026-10-16. Longer than this region usually sees at this time of year. Crops in flowering, livestock, and rooftop venues may be exposed.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC.
Valid until Oct 11, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
crop growers · outdoor hospitality
Water conditions are improving
strongAround 163.3mm of rain has fallen over the past 14 days — above the 26.5mm typical for this period. A healthier water balance is restoring across this area.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC.
Valid until Oct 13, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
Recent data period: Sep 19, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026.
Years with usable data: 10 of 10.
Historical dataset: era5.
Samples: 150.
Method: rolling-sum-v2-anchor-lookback-2026-09-21.
hydro operators · agriculture · reservoir ops
Heat is building above the usual range
lowDaily highs may average around 30.5°C over the next week — above the 26.4°C typical for this time of year. Outdoor work, livestock, and crops in flowering can come under stress.
Reading evidence
Reading calculated Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC.
Valid until Oct 15, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC.
Source: Open-Meteo.
Forecast period: 2026-10-08 to 2026-10-14.
Forecast source: open-meteo.
Years with usable data: 10 of 10.
Historical dataset: era5.
Samples: 150.
Method: heat-stress-avg-v1-2026-09-22.
outdoor farmers · tourism · energy demand