Vanuatu Synoptic Stations

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Vanuatu Current Climate Status

Bleaching

Bleaching and FisheriesVanuatu will expect No stress on coral bleaching activity until 29th September 2024.

El Nino Southern Oscillation

El Nino Southern Oscillation ENSO updateENSO Outlook is currently in Neutral. Three climate model suggest the possibility of sea surface temperature reaching La Nina threshold(below -0.8) by October, therefore dial is shifted to La Nina Watch.

Rainfall

Rainfall and WaterRainfall-Outlook for 23rd to 29th September shows below normal rainfall is likely for northern and central region, while likely near normal will be expected over the 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 September with 0.8mm to 1.2mm average difference for the whole country.