The ACRI is located in north western NSW and experiences similar climatic conditions to the township of Narrabri.

The average summer max/min temperatures are 32ºC/20ºC [90ºF/68ºF] and average winter max/min temperatures are 19ºC/10ºC [66ºF/50ºF]. Rainfall is summer dominant, falling mainly as storms.

The ACRI has had its own weather station located on the site since 1960. The on-site weather station measures a wide variety of climate details - including humidity and radiation.

Data is updated hourly on the Cotton CRC's web site