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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Pulse Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Farmonline weather combines BOM forecasting with agricultural metrics including soil moisture, rainfall probability and evaporation rates over 7–14 day outlooks. The live forecast above shows current conditions; these figures shift as new model data arrives each six hours.
What metrics does farmonline weather track for growers?
The service prioritises rainfall probability percentages, soil temperature at sowing depth, and evaporation rates alongside standard temperature and wind data available on the Australia weather hub. The farmonline weather radar overlays show approaching fronts and storms, while the farmonline weather 14 day forecast provides a planning window for spraying, sowing and harvest timing. Users can toggle between accumulated rainfall and hourly probability.
Can I access farmonline weather in the field?
The farmonline weather app delivers the same metrics to mobile devices with GPS-location rainfall data and push alerts for frost or heat events. The farmonline weather lightning tracker maps strikes in real time, critical for worker safety during summer storms, with severe weather warning integration. All data refreshes automatically when connectivity is available.
Is farmonline weather radar available for all regions?
Yes, the radar layer draws from the full BOM network covering every Australian agricultural region. Users can zoom to their farm boundary, view past 60 minutes of storm movement, and overlay rainfall intensity estimates for paddock-level planning.
How far ahead can I plan with the 14 day forecast?
The 14 day outlook provides reliable trend signals for temperature and rainfall probability in weeks one and two. For operational decisions such as spraying or harvest, rely on the first 7 days where model confidence is highest and hourly data is available.
Does the lightning tracker work offline?
No, the lightning tracker requires a live data connection to receive strike information. The last received data remains on screen until new data arrives on reconnection, allowing operators to assess recent storm activity when returning to coverage.