Weather in Vaitape
14-day forecast · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 9:10 pm (GMT-10)- Feels like
- 79 °F
- Low / high
- 77 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 73% · 0.22 in
- Wind
- 21 mph ESE
Today in Vaitape: heavy drizzle, 77 °F to 79 °F, with a 73% chance of rain (0.22 in) and a fresh breeze from the east-southeast (21 mph). Tomorrow, light drizzle, 78 °F to 80 °F and a 73% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Sunday 1, at 80 °F.
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 77 / 79 °F | 73% · 0.22 in | 21 mph ESE | 9.0 ft | ECMWF | |
| Thu 29 | 78 / 80 °F | 73% · 0.05 in | 23 mph E | 7.7 ft | ECMWF | |
| Fri 30 | 78 / 79 °F | 61% · 0.19 in | 23 mph E | 6.3 ft | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 80 °F | 10% · 0.01 in | 19 mph ESE | 5.6 ft | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 76 / 80 °F | 34% · 0.08 in | 16 mph ESE | 5.0 ft | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 79 °F | 49% · 0.32 in | 24 mph SE | 7.7 ft | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 77 / 79 °F | 24% · 0.04 in | 24 mph SE | 9.8 ft | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 76 / 78 °F | 24% · 0.02 in | 23 mph SE | 9.6 ft | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 78 °F | 10% | 20 mph ESE | 7.5 ft | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 76 / 80 °F | 27% | 19 mph ESE | 6.0 ft | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 78 / 78 °F | 39% · 0.25 in | 21 mph ESE | — | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 77 / 79 °F | 47% · 0.73 in | 21 mph ESE | — | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 77 / 79 °F | 44% · 0.51 in | 21 mph ESE | — | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 77 / 79 °F | 33% · 0.07 in | 19 mph ESE | — | ECMWF |
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
Today, every 3 hours
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Heavy drizzle |
| Temperature | 78° | 77° | 78° | 78° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 78° |
| Chance of rain | 16% | 24% | 32% | 8% | 5% | 3% | 25% | 57% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.05 in |
| Wind (mph) | 16 ESE | 17 SE | 17 SE | 17 ESE | 19 E | 19 E | 20 ESE | 21 ESE |
| Humidity | 76% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 80% | 81% | 82% | 85% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Do the models agree?
Medium confidenceThey broadly agree, but not quite on rain tomorrow: take it with some caution.
What 4 forecast models say for the next few days. The closer they are, the more reliable the forecast.
| High (°F) | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 79° | 80° | 79° | 80° | 80° | 79° | 79° |
| AIFS | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 78° | 78° | 77° |
| GFS | 78° | 78° | 78° | 77° | 78° | 77° | 76° |
| ICON | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 79° | 77° | 78° |
| Confidence | high | high | high | high | high | high | high |
| Rain | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0.22 in | 0.05 in | 0.19 in | 0.01 in | 0.08 in | 0.32 in | 0.04 in |
| AIFS | 0.17 in | 0.21 in | 0.08 in | 0.01 in | 0.09 in | 0.09 in | 0.08 in |
| GFS | 0.19 in | 0.44 in | 0.22 in | 0.01 in | 0.12 in | 0.01 in | 0.21 in |
| ICON | 0.06 in | 0.08 in | 0.01 in | 0 | 0 | 0.09 in | 0.08 in |
| Confidence | high | medium | medium | high | medium | medium | medium |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 2128 | 2332 | 2330 | 1926 | 1621 | 2432 | 2432 |
| AIFS | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 26 |
| GFS | 2024 | 1922 | 2124 | 2122 | 2119 | 2629 | 2729 |
| ICON | 1520 | 1622 | 1925 | 1521 | 913 | 1924 | 2026 |
| Confidence | high | medium | high | high | medium | medium | medium |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 73% | 73% | 61% | 10% | 34% | 49% | 24% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 90% | 88% | 75% | 6% | 52% | 47% | 42% |
Each model's day runs midnight to midnight local time; models that reach fewer days are left blank. Rain: daily total. Wind: the day's highest average wind and, in small type, the strongest gust. Highlighted: values that stand out from the rest. The chance of rain comes from many runs of the same model with slightly different starting data.
Outlook
How the coming weeks and months compare with what is normal for the time of year. It is a trend, not a day-by-day forecast.
Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit cooler, a bit drier and a cooler sea.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | A bit below −1.8 °F | Normal | Below −2.2 °F | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | A bit below −1.1 °F | Normal | Below −2.2 °F | 79° / 78° |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | A bit below −0.9 °F | A bit below −45% | Below −2.0 °F | 80° / 78° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | Normal −0.7 °F | Below −51% | Below −2.0 °F | 80° / 78° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | Normal −0.4 °F | A bit below −45% | Below −1.8 °F | 80° / 79° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | Normal −0.2 °F | Below −58% | A bit below −1.4 °F |
| December | A bit above +0.9 °F | A bit below −47% | A bit below −0.9 °F |
| January | A bit above +1.8 °F | A bit below −27% | Normal +0.2 °F |
| February | A bit above +2.5 °F | Normal | A bit above +0.9 °F |
| March | A bit above +2.3 °F | Normal | A bit above +1.1 °F |
Weeks: ECMWF 46-day (average of its scenarios), against the normal of the last 20 years for those dates. Months: ECMWF SEAS5. Rain: total against normal. The further ahead, the closer it gets to normal and the less detail it can give.
Vaitape climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Vaitape is from June to October: highs of 83 °F to 84 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Tropical cyclones rarely pass near Vaitape: 2 within 93 mi in the last 30 years (1996–2025), most recently Alan, in April 1998.
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- MarM
- AprA
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- JunJ
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- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 86° | 77° | 11.69 in | 19 | 5.3 | 83° | 6.0 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 87° | 77° | 8.22 in | 16 | 5.4 | 84° | 6.2 ft |
| MarchMar | 87° | 77° | 7.33 in | 17 | 5.5 | 84° | 6.1 ft |
| AprilApr | 87° | 77° | 6.44 in | 14 | 4.7 | 84° | 6.2 ft |
| MayMay | 86° | 76° | 5.53 in | 11 | 5.1 | 83° | 6.8 ft |
| JuneJun | 84° | 75° | 4.30 in | 7 | 5.2 | 82° | 7.1 ft |
| JulyJul | 83° | 74° | 4.43 in | 5 | 4.4 | 81° | 7.2 ft |
| AugustAug | 83° | 74° | 3.49 in | 5 | 5.0 | 80° | 6.6 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 83° | 74° | 4.48 in | 5 | 5.0 | 80° | 6.7 ft |
| OctoberOct | 84° | 75° | 5.06 in | 10 | 6.4 | 81° | 6.4 ft |
| NovemberNov | 85° | 76° | 5.63 in | 13 | 6.3 | 82° | 5.8 ft |
| DecemberDec | 86° | 76° | 10.64 in | 20 | 5.8 | 83° | 5.7 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83° | 6.0 ft |
| Feb | 84° | 6.2 ft |
| Mar | 84° | 6.1 ft |
| Apr | 84° | 6.2 ft |
| May | 83° | 6.8 ft |
| Jun | 82° | 7.1 ft |
| Jul | 81° | 7.2 ft |
| Aug | 80° | 6.6 ft |
| Sep | 80° | 6.7 ft |
| Oct | 81° | 6.4 ft |
| Nov | 82° | 5.8 ft |
| Dec | 83° | 5.7 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 77.25 in of rain on about 142 days and about 1,950 hours of sunshine.
1991–2020 averages. Highs, lows and rainfall: TerraClimate; rainy days (0.04 in or more): NASA POWER (MERRA-2); sunshine hours: estimated from solar radiation; water: NOAA OISST; waves (average height): ERA5, 2011–2020. Normals are not a forecast: any given year can turn out very different. Sources and licenses
Temperature
It's 78 °F now (feels like 79 °F). Today, 77 °F to 79 °F; tomorrow, 78 °F to 80 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 73%, with 0.22 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Thursday 29: 73% and 0.05 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.13 in; last 3 days, 0.13 in; last 7 days, 0.15 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 85% now and the dew point is 73 °F. With a dew point this high, it feels muggy.
The dew point is the temperature at which the air becomes saturated: the higher it is, the heavier the air feels.
Visibility and fog
Visibility is good now (15 mi). No fog expected today.
The model gives visibility up to about 15 mi: beyond that, the horizon is clear.
UV index
Thu 29: 13 · Fri 30: 14 · Sat 31: 13
| Index | Level | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | low | No special protection needed. |
| 3–5 | moderate | Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen around midday. |
| 6–7 | high | Sunscreen, hat and shade between 12 and 4 pm. |
| 8–10 | very high | Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it. |
| 11+ | extreme | Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy. |
Reflection off water and sand adds radiation: protect yourself more on a boat or at the beach.
Barometric pressure
- ↗ Rising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Air and pollen
Previous days
The weather over the last 30 days, as the models analyzed it. Tap a day to see it hour by hour.
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | Overcast | 77 / 79 °F | 0 | 18 mph ESE |
| Mon 26 | Overcast | 75 / 78 °F | 0 | 21 mph ESE |
| Sun 25 | Overcast | 76 / 78 °F | 0 | 21 mph SE |
| Sat 24 | Overcast | 75 / 78 °F | 0 | 22 mph SSE |
| Fri 23 | Light drizzle | 76 / 77 °F | 0.02 in | 23 mph SSE |
| Thu 22 | Overcast | 75 / 77 °F | 0 | 18 mph SE |
| Wed 21 | Overcast | 76 / 78 °F | 0 | 20 mph SSE |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | Rain | 77 / 79 °F | 0.50 in | 18 mph SSW |
| Mon 19 | Showers | 79 / 81 °F | 0.63 in | 17 mph NW |
| Sun 18 | Overcast | 79 / 80 °F | 0 | 18 mph NE |
| Sat 17 | Light drizzle | 77 / 80 °F | 0.06 in | 15 mph E |
| Fri 16 | Heavy drizzle | 77 / 79 °F | 0.21 in | 13 mph ESE |
| Thu 15 | Rain | 76 / 78 °F | 2.06 in | 22 mph ESE |
| Wed 14 | Rain | 77 / 78 °F | 1.50 in | 20 mph ESE |
| Tue 13 | Drizzle | 77 / 79 °F | 0.12 in | 23 mph ESE |
| Mon 12 | Drizzle | 76 / 78 °F | 0.14 in | 25 mph SE |
| Sun 11 | Rain | 76 / 77 °F | 0.77 in | 26 mph SE |
| Sat 10 | Light drizzle | 76 / 78 °F | 0.19 in | 25 mph SE |
| Fri 9 | Light drizzle | 76 / 79 °F | 0.04 in | 22 mph ESE |
| Thu 8 | Light drizzle | 75 / 78 °F | 0.05 in | 23 mph SE |
| Wed 7 | Light drizzle | 75 / 77 °F | 0.04 in | 25 mph SE |
| Tue 6 | Light drizzle | 75 / 77 °F | 0.05 in | 28 mph SE |
| Mon 5 | Light drizzle | 75 / 78 °F | 0.02 in | 23 mph SE |
| Sun 4 | Light drizzle | 76 / 78 °F | 0.01 in | 20 mph SE |
| Sat 3 | Light drizzle | 75 / 77 °F | 0.04 in | 19 mph ESE |
| Fri 2 | Overcast | 75 / 78 °F | 0 | 22 mph SSE |
| Thu 1 | Overcast | 76 / 77 °F | 0 | 24 mph SSE |
| Wed 30 | Overcast | 76 / 78 °F | 0 | 26 mph SSE |
| Tue 29 | Light drizzle | 76 / 78 °F | 0.05 in | 22 mph SE |
| Mon 28 | Light drizzle | 76 / 78 °F | 0.02 in | 26 mph SE |
These are the models at the start of each day (ECMWF and GFS; waves from Météo-France), not readings from a weather station: there can be differences at specific spots.
Questions about the weather in VaitapeQuestions
What's the weather like today in Vaitape?
Heavy drizzle, from 77 °F to 79 °F, with a fresh breeze from the east-southeast (21 mph) and a 73% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Vaitape?
On Thursday 29 the chance of rain is 73% (0.05 in): light drizzle.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 76 °F and a high of 80 °F; the warmest day, Sunday 1.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 11 (extreme). Avoid the sun between 11 am and 5 pm; protect yourself even if it is cloudy.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 30.01 inHg and rising: −0.02 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Vaitape?
The best time to visit Vaitape is from June to October: highs of 83 °F to 84 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Vaitape in October?
In October, Vaitape normally sees highs of 84 °F and lows of 75 °F, with about 10 rainy days (5.06 in for the month) and 6 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 81 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Vaitape?
The warmest is March, with average highs of 87 °F, and the coldest August, with lows of 74 °F. The wettest is January (11.69 in) and the driest, August.
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Weather: Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0, with the best model for each spot and lead time (NOAA HRRR and NBM in the U.S., Météo-France AROME, DWD ICON-EU, ECMWF IFS and NOAA GFS); ECMWF grid point 0.5 mi away. The comparison also uses ICON (DWD), AIFS (ECMWF) and ARPEGE (Météo-France). Outlook: ECMWF 46-day and SEAS5. Chance of rain from ensemble models (ECMWF, GEFS and NBM). UV, air quality and pollen: CAMS (Copernicus).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:10 pm (local time).
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