It has been a week of rain across the region, but local farmers and agronomists have said it is still not enough.
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Walgett agronomist Denielle Kilby said the rain had been consistent across the region.
"Around the district there's been anywhere from 15 to 50mm but most people have reported between 20 and 30mm," Ms Kilby said.
"It's one of the largest rainfalls we've had since March. It's the first time you can really call around the district and everyone's had 20 to 30mm."
In the past five days drought-stricken Brewarrina, Bourke and Walgett have all had a significant amount of rain, 49mm for Brewarrina, 27.4mm for Bourke and 30.4mm for Walgett.
During the whole of July, the towns only received a combined total of 32mm.
Trangie recorded 24.2mm from Saturday to yesterday, while Nyngan had an astounding 73.1mm and Dubbo was hit with 14.2mm.
Ms Kilby said the rain had come at an opportune moment for farmers.
"With the warmer months coming up there's a greater chance of follow-up rain. We're not out of the woods yet but it's a start."
"Most people wish they had more, everyone's looking for follow-up. It's a good promising start but this rain by itself is not enough."
The agronomist said it was in the next few weeks when people would be in the position to make plans for the crop season.
"If it ends up like March and we don't have any follow-up rain there'll be a little bit of stock feed that will germinate but not enough."
It is a view that has been supported by local farmers.
Brewarrina farmer Ed Vassey said he measured 38mm on his property at the weekend.
"It's not exactly drought-breaking, but it's most unexpected this time of year. It's a very welcome bit of relief to get over 10mm which is what we've been getting for the last ten years," Mr Vassey said.
He said the rain will bring confidence to local farmers that there will be a change of weather coming this summer.