Tasmania · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
42.4mm
Historical
28.5mm
vs Average
149%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
14%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Dry
State average: 16% (Dry)
65
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Launceston and North East recorded 42.4mm of recent rainfall (149% of average), providing favourable moisture conditions with 14% soil moisture supporting the region's dairy, beef, and potato enterprises. The sub-region's composite score of 58 outperforms Tasmania's state average of 46, reflecting stronger local conditions despite moderate statewide challenges. With adequate moisture levels and minimal fire risk (only 65 state detections over 7 days), the region is well-positioned for pasture growth and crop development, though producers should monitor Gordon Lake's 50.7% storage level for irrigation planning.
SA4-specific AI summary · 14/04/2026
Launceston and North East (Tasmania) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 58/100, 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 149% of the historical average (42.4mm actual vs 28.5mm average).
The key commodities in the Launceston and North East region are dairy, beef, potatoes. 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 14% (dry).
