CropGPT Sugar - Thailand Weather - Feb 23rd

CropGPT - Sugar

Welcome to the February 23 2024 weather report for Thailand's sugar fields.

Turning our attention to the sugarcane cultivation areas across Thailand, we delve into an analysis of the current weather conditions and their potential impact on sugar production, a key commodity in the global markets.

In Sukhothai, we observe a risk-impact rating that is significantly affected by the region's prominent sugarcane cultivation, with current weather conditions posing a notable risk. The one-week rolling average temperature is observed at 26.29 degrees, slightly below the long-term average, indicating cooler conditions which may impact sugarcane growth. Precipitation levels are exceedingly low, with a mere 0.01 millimetres rainfall in comparison to the long-term weekly average of 0.82 millimetres, signalling an intense dry spell that could affect crop yields.

Moving to Nakhon Sawan, another critical area for sugarcane production, we note a modest reduction in the average weekly temperature to 27.21 degrees from the long-term average. This region too is experiencing drier conditions than usual, with recorded precipitation at 0.07 millimetres. The current weather patterns, being drier and slightly cooler, may potentially influence the sugarcane's development negatively.

Kamphaeng Phet, despite not being as large a producer as Sukhothai or Nakhon Sawan, encounters severe weather conditions that elevate its risk-impact score. The average temperature stands slightly cooler at 26.1 degrees against a backdrop of a drier week, with rainfall at 0.04 millimetres. These conditions, while not extreme, suggest a need for caution in sugarcane management.

In assessing the remaining regions of Thailand, it's clear that while there are variations in weather conditions, such as slight deviations in rainfall and temperature, the overall impact does not presently evoke significant concern for sugarcane production. Notably, areas like Phetchabun and PrachinBuri show deviations from their long-term averages in terms of temperature and rainfall, which warrants monitoring due to the potential implications on crop yields.

Overall, the prevailing weather conditions across Thailand's sugarcane growing regions present a mixed bag of potential impacts on sugar production. Careful monitoring of these conditions is essential to mitigate any adverse effects on the crop's growth and ultimately, on the supply available in the marketplace.

As always, our CropGPT site contains more details and reports about the sugar market and this report contains just a few selected highlights.