Tasmania · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
14.7mm
Historical
41.4mm
vs Average
36%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
9.8%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Very Dry
State average: 16% (Dry)
65
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Hobart is experiencing significantly drier conditions than average, with recent rainfall at just 36% of the long-term average and soil moisture critically low at 9.8% compared to Tasmania's state average of 16%. These dry conditions pose stress risks for dairy operations and horticultural crops including apples and wine grapes, with irrigation demands likely elevated during the growing season. The sub-region's composite score of 27 sits well below Tasmania's state average of 46, reflecting heightened localised drought stress despite relatively low fire activity across the state.
SA4-specific AI summary · 14/04/2026
Hobart (Tasmania) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 27/100, 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 36% of the historical average (14.7mm actual vs 41.4mm average).
The key commodities in the Hobart region are dairy, apples, wine grapes. 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 9.8% (very dry).
