June 2026 Farmers Almanac
Climate, garden and farm outlook for the Dayboro valley
Climate Overview
| Zone | Max | Min | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayboro (subtropical) | 21-23°C | 10-13°C | 35-55mm | Dry season. Mild days, cold nights. Frost inland. |
How Did We Do in June?
Once a month is done we grade the almanac against what the Dayboro weather station actually recorded. The numbers below are straight from the station, no fudging.
| Metric | We said | Station recorded | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall total | 35-55mm | 95.9mm | Above range |
| Average daily max | 21-23°C | 23.1°C | Just over |
| Average daily min | 10-13°C | 9.6°C | Just under |
| Hottest day | not forecast | 27.1°C | Recorded |
| Coldest night | not forecast | 4.9°C | Recorded |
| Wet days (1mm or more) | not forecast | 10 | Recorded |
| Frost nights (min 2°C or below) | not forecast | 0 | Recorded |
0 of 3 forecast metrics landed inside the promised range for June.
Forecast figures are the Subtropical zone row above. Recorded figures are Dayboro station daily summaries over 30 days, rainfall as the calendar month total.
Astronomical Events
| Location | Sunrise | Sunset | Day Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 6:36am | 5:01pm | 10.4 hours |
| Sydney | 6:58am | 4:52pm | 9.9 hours |
| Melbourne | 7:35am | 5:08pm | 9.6 hours |
| Adelaide | 7:19am | 5:10pm | 9.9 hours |
| Perth | 7:17am | 5:22pm | 10.1 hours |
| Hobart | 7:42am | 4:43pm | 9.0 hours |
Moon Phases
Sunrise / Sunset
Days are near their shortest around the solstice. Here's the change across the month:
| City | 1st | Last | Daylight change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane (AEST) | 6:34am - 5:04pm (10h 30m) | 6:37am - 5:04pm (10h 27m) | -3 min |
| Sydney (AEST) | 6:53am - 4:54pm (10h 01m) | 6:59am - 4:53pm (9h 54m) | -7 min |
| Melbourne (AEST) | 7:35am - 5:07pm (9h 32m) | 7:36am - 5:09pm (9h 33m) | +1 min |
| Perth (AWST) | 6:56am - 5:20pm (10h 24m) | 7:17am - 5:21pm (10h 04m) | -20 min |
Trend: barely moving, this is the bottom of the year. Brisbane shifts only a few minutes all month and the days start turning the corner late in the month.
Planting Guide
Planting slows right down this month but doesn't stop entirely. The focus is hardy crops and getting fruit trees in the ground while they're dormant.
Dayboro valley
- Bare root fruit trees, prime time!
- Broad beans, peas (hardy)
- Spinach, silverbeet, kale
- Beetroot, carrots, radish
- Garlic, last plantings
- Onions
- Citrus at peak, oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruit
- Brassicas, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale
- Root vegetables
- Winter greens
- Brussels sprouts
Livestock Guide
Winter management is the job. Keep stock warm, dry, and well fed. Pregnant animals need extra eyes on them.
Cattle
- Winter management
- Pregnancy testing
- Maintain condition
- Supplement as needed
Sheep & Goats
- Mid pregnancy
- Scanning if not done
- Shelter essential
- Nutrition monitoring
Poultry
- Production at annual low
- 14+ hour lighting for production
- Keep water from freezing
- Deep litter management
Bees
- Hibernation mode
- No inspections on cold days
- Emergency feeding only
- Leave hives alone
Self-Sufficiency Focus
Citrus Season Peak
This is citrus heaven. Oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit, they're all producing. Make marmalade, preserved lemons, freeze juice, or just Make the most of the abundance of vitamin C during cold and flu season. The trees need nothing from you right now except harvesting.
Energy Management
Heating costs are at their peak. Solar output is at its minimum. If you've got a wood heater, you're using it daily. If you're on solar, you're probably buying from the grid more than you're selling. This is when good insulation and passive solar design really pays off.
Key Takeaways
- Winter Solstice: June 21, shortest day, major Gann cycle date
- Bare root trees: Prime planting time, get them in the ground
- Citrus abundance: Peak harvest, process the surplus
- Frost management: Frost mornings are regular in the valley now. Cover what's tender
- Heating peak: Energy costs highest, efficiency matters