Victoria · SA4 sub-regional conditions
Actual
26.8mm
Historical
39.1mm
vs Average
69%
Bar shows rainfall relative to average (centre line = 100% of average)
16.5%
volumetric (0-1cm) · Dry
State average: 15.1% (Dry)
656
hotspots (5d)
State-level · NASA FIRMS
State-level · BOM Water Data
Ballarat is experiencing below-average rainfall at 69% of normal (26.8mm vs 39.1mm average), though soil moisture remains adequate at 16.5%. These drier conditions present moderate stress for wool production and beef grazing, while potato crops may require increased irrigation management. At a composite score of 44, Ballarat underperforms the Victorian state average of 54, reflecting localised seasonal pressures despite the state's relatively stable conditions.
SA4-specific AI summary · 14/04/2026
Ballarat (Victoria) has a composite agricultural conditions score of 44/100, 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 69% of the historical average (26.8mm actual vs 39.1mm average).
The key commodities in the Ballarat region are wool, 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 16.5% (dry).
