October 2024

Rainfall analysis

Rainfall Totals

Rainfall was variable during October, with high totals received in the northeast of NSW.

Rainfall Percentiles

Rainfall deficits are observed across much of central and southern NSW during October 2024 compared to the 1980-2020 baseline record.

  • Higher than normal rainfall was observed in the far northeast of the state.

Calendar year to date rainfall percentiles vary across NSW.

  • Widespread rainfall deficits remain in the Riverina, Murray, southeast, and southwest of NSW.