Farmers almanac

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December 2026 Farmers Almanac

Planting, moon and climate guide for the Warm Temperate zone

Updated 11 Oct 2026

2026 ENSO Update: El Niño is likely developing. Most climate models now forecast tropical Pacific warming right through spring and summer. That usually means below-average rainfall, above-average temperatures, and higher fire risk across eastern Australia. The Inigo Jones cycle (Bruckner dry phase) backs the drier read. Plan for drier conditions and higher fire danger.

Climate Overview

Zone	Max	Min	Rainfall	Conditions
Warm Temperate	25-28°C	17-20°C	60-85mm	Hot days. Thunderstorms possible. Fire risk.

Astronomical Events

Summer Solstice – December 22: The Summer Solstice lands on December 22 at 7:50am AEDT, one of the four major turning points of the solar year.

Geminids Meteor Shower – peak around Dec 14-15: The most reliable shower of the year, good after 10pm anywhere in Australia.

Moon Phases

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Last Quarter

Dec 1

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New Moon

Dec 9

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First Quarter

Dec 17

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Full Moon

Dec 24

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Last Quarter

Dec 31

Full Warm Temperate December 2026 Almanac for Members

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