Overall, rainfall was well below normal, temperatures stayed close to the seasonal range, and no extreme heat was experienced. Short-term conditions were drier than the seasonal baseline, so subtle moisture stress may become more visible in canopy response.
Red Falls (-19.92, 145.75)
Monthly weather context for August 2026
Rainfall
1.0 mm
Avg: 8.0 mm
Below average
Temperature
19.8°C
Avg: 19.3°C
Average
Heat stress
0
Avg: 0 days above 35°C
No extreme heat
Weather patterns
Daily rainfall and average temperature for August 2026 compared against the 1990 to 2025 baseline. Hover any day for its value; faded cells are days not yet observed this month.
The bottom line
Overall, rainfall was well below normal, temperatures stayed close to the seasonal range, and no extreme heat was experienced. Short-term conditions were drier than the seasonal baseline, so subtle moisture stress may become more visible in canopy response.
What to look out for in your remote sensing
What August's weather tells us about interpreting your remote sensing data, and what to focus on in September.
August's remote sensing context
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With very low rainfall, any decline in NDVI, canopy moisture, or fractional cover is more likely to reflect a genuine site response than short-term weather noise.
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With no extreme heat recorded, muted vegetation response is less likely to be explained by heat alone and is better read alongside earlier imagery.
In September, focus on
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With very low rainfall in August, exposed ground and moisture stress patterns may be easier to read in September imagery, especially across slopes, drainage lines, and lighter-cover areas.
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Because the past year has been wetter than normal, use repeat captures through September to separate persistent site recovery from short-lived seasonal greening.
September is a good month for seeing which parts of the site respond early to spring conditions and whether that response is consistent across rehabilitation areas. Look for:
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Early seasonal increases in vegetation cover
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Uneven growth response across the site
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Reduction in exposed ground
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Fast-growing weed patches standing out from surrounding vegetation
This page summarises interpolated SILO climate data for Red Falls, sourced from the Queensland Government Long Paddock SILO database. Conditions are compared against the historical baseline period 1990 to 2025. Use this information to contextualise remote sensing outputs and complement local site observations and monitoring.