New South Wales · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
34.1mm
Historical
121mm
vs Average
28%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
11%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Dry
State average: 9% (Very Dry)
1327
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Mid North Coast faces severe seasonal stress with rainfall at just 28% of average (34.1mm vs 121mm) and soil moisture at 11%, slightly above the critically dry NSW state average of 9%. These dry conditions pose significant stress for dairy operations through reduced pasture quality and increased feed costs, while beef cattle face compromised grazing conditions and water availability concerns. The sub-region's composite score of 36 matches the struggling NSW state average, with ongoing drought risk elevated by the substantial rainfall deficit and fire danger from 1,327 recent state hotspots.
SA4-specific AI summary · 13/04/2026
Mid North Coast (New South Wales) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 36/100, rated as challenging. This score is updated daily using localised rainfall and soil moisture data from SILO DataDrill and BOM.
Recent 30-day rainfall is 28% of the historical average (34.1mm actual vs 121mm average).
The key commodities in the Mid North Coast region are dairy, beef, blueberries. Each commodity has its own detailed analysis page with live pricing and forward outlook.
The SA4 composite score is the average of the rainfall score (30-day actual vs historical average) and the soil moisture score (volumetric water content banded from Very Dry to Wet). Soil moisture is currently 11% (dry).
