South Australia · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
45.1mm
Historical
12.7mm
vs Average
300%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
21.1%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Adequate
State average: 13.4% (Dry)
28
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Adelaide South received exceptional rainfall at 355% of average (45.1mm vs 12.7mm), resulting in favourable soil moisture levels of 21.1% compared to the state average of 13.4%. These wet conditions benefit wine grape development and almond orchards, while supporting vegetable production, though excessive moisture may pose disease risks for some crops. The sub-region scores marginally above the state composite (53 vs 49), with fire risk currently minimal given only 28 hotspot detections across South Australia in the past week.
SA4-specific AI summary · 13/04/2026
Adelaide South (South Australia) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 53/100, rated as mixed. This score is updated daily using localised rainfall and soil moisture data from SILO DataDrill and BOM.
Recent 30-day rainfall is 300% of the historical average (45.1mm actual vs 12.7mm average).
The key commodities in the Adelaide South region are wine grapes, almonds, vegetables. 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 21.1% (adequate).
