Vanuatu Synoptic Stations

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Vanuatu Current Climate Status

Bleaching

Bleaching and FisheriesThe coral bleaching outlook for Vanuatu for the next 4 weeks until 31 March indicates, Alert level 2 for Torba, Sanma, Penama and part of Malampa. Watch alert alert level was issue for Shefa and Tafea Province.

El Nino Southern Oscillation

El Nino Southern Oscillation ENSO updateENSO status continues to be in El Niño. El Niño events typically increase the chance of below average rainfall in Vanuatu, resulting in drier conditions and warmer daytime temperatures.

Rainfall

Rainfall and WaterRainfall is the Amount of rain falling within an area in a given time. Rainfall outlook for Vanuatu from the 9th to 15th of March is likely to be Above normal for all regions of Vanuatu.

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).Sea surface temperatures are expected to be above normal for all Vanuatu islands in March 2024.