Vanuatu Synoptic Stations

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Vanuatu Current Climate Status

Bleaching

Bleaching and FisheriesVanuatu will expect No stress on coral bleaching activity until 17th November 2024.

El Nino Southern Oscillation

El Nino Southern Oscillation ENSO updateENSO Outlook is currently in Neutral. Sea surface temperature in the central Pacific is at ENSO neutral levels, however the dial still remain in La Nina Watch because the atmospheric indicators such as air pressure, cloud and trade winds have been move to La Nina-like in the past few weeks.

Rainfall

Rainfall and WaterLikely above normal rainfall with 50-70% chance is expected over the country in November 2024. Forecast confidence will be 50-70% over northern region, 60% for central region and 60-70% chance for Southern region.

Sea Surface Temperature

Sea Surface Temperature and FisheriesSea surface temperature is the temperature of the ocean water close to the surface(1mm to 100m below).Above average sea surface temperatures will be expected in November with 0.8mm average difference for the whole country.