Weather in Buka
14-day forecast · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 6:25 pm (GMT+11)- Feels like
- 92 °F
- Low / high
- 74 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 75% · 0.04 in
- Wind
- 3 mph SE
Today in Buka: light drizzle, 74 °F to 88 °F, with a 75% chance of rain (0.04 in) and a light air from the southeast (3 mph). Tomorrow, light drizzle, 75 °F to 87 °F and a 82% chance of rain. The warmest day of the week is Thursday 29, at 88 °F.
Temperatures for the next 14 days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
- Sun 8
- Mon 9
- Tue 10
- Wed 11
Day by day
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind | Max wave | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 74 / 88 °F | 75% · 0.04 in | 6 mph SSW | 1.9 ft | ECMWF | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 87 °F | 82% · 0.07 in | 3 mph SE | 1.5 ft | ECMWF | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 87 °F | 94% · 0.19 in | 7 mph E | 1.6 ft | ECMWF | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 86 °F | 82% · 0.12 in | 4 mph SE | 1.7 ft | ECMWF | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 87 °F | 88% · 0.07 in | 6 mph S | 2.2 ft | ECMWF | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 85 °F | 100% · 0.20 in | 5 mph S | 2.0 ft | ECMWF | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 85 °F | 92% · 0.09 in | 4 mph SE | 1.9 ft | ECMWF | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 86 °F | 92% · 0.47 in | 4 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | ECMWF | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 83 °F | 88% · 0.31 in | 5 mph E | 1.3 ft | ECMWF | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 85 °F | 88% · 0.12 in | 6 mph E | 1.3 ft | ECMWF | |
| Sun 8 | 74 / 87 °F | 92% · 0.14 in | 4 mph S | 1.2 ft | ECMWF | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 87 °F | 78% · 0.07 in | 4 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | ECMWF | |
| Tue 10 | 74 / 87 °F | 86% · 0.07 in | 4 mph E | 1.7 ft | ECMWF | |
| Wed 11 | 76 / 86 °F | 90% · 0.26 in | 4 mph SSW | 2.2 ft | 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 76° | 74° | 76° | 83° | 88° | 86° | 82° | 79° |
| Chance of rain | 0% | 1% | 10% | 21% | 33% | 72% | 57% | 11% |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SSE | 2 S | 2 S | 1 WSW | 5 WSW | 5 SW | 3 SSE | 3 ESE |
| Humidity | 96% | 96% | 89% | 70% | 61% | 67% | 81% | 92% |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Model | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF | ECMWF |
Do the models agree?
Medium confidenceThey broadly agree, but not quite on rain today: 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 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 88° | 87° | 87° | 86° | 87° | 85° | 85° |
| AIFS | 84° | 83° | 82° | 81° | 82° | 81° | 82° |
| GFS | 91° | 89° | 90° | 89° | 88° | 88° | 88° |
| ICON | 90° | 88° | 87° | 86° | 84° | 87° | 88° |
| Confidence | medium | high | medium | medium | medium | medium | medium |
| Rain | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 0.04 in | 0.07 in | 0.19 in | 0.12 in | 0.07 in | 0.20 in | 0.09 in |
| AIFS | 0.09 in | 0.12 in | 0.24 in | 0.28 in | 0.21 in | 0.31 in | 0.09 in |
| GFS | 0.14 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.47 in | 0.02 in | 0.01 in | 0.09 in |
| ICON | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.18 in | 0.50 in | 0.28 in | 0.01 in | 0 |
| Confidence | medium | medium | medium | medium | medium | low | medium |
| Wind (mph) | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF | 615 | 315 | 719 | 412 | 616 | 518 | 413 |
| AIFS | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| GFS | 54 | 1419 | 1116 | 58 | 1115 | 79 | 88 |
| ICON | 48 | 818 | 919 | 716 | 1020 | 1225 | 918 |
| Confidence | high | medium | high | high | high | medium | high |
Chance of rain from the ensemble models
| Model | Today | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 1 | Mon 2 | Tue 3 | Wed 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECMWF (51 scenarios) | 75% | 82% | 94% | 82% | 88% | 100% | 92% |
| GFS (GEFS, 31 scenarios) | 96% | 92% | 82% | 98% | 90% | 74% | 68% |
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: normal temperatures, a bit drier and a near-normal sea.
Next 6 weeks
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea | Typical high / low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 – Nov 8Nov 2–Nov 8 | Normal +0.2 °F | A bit below −28% | A bit below −0.7 °F | — |
| Nov 9 – Nov 15Nov 9–Nov 15 | Normal +0.5 °F | A bit below −23% | Normal −0.4 °F | — |
| Nov 16 – Nov 22Nov 16–Nov 22 | Normal +0.5 °F | Normal | Normal −0.4 °F | 83° / 80° |
| Nov 23 – Nov 29Nov 23–Nov 29 | Normal +0.5 °F | Normal | Normal −0.2 °F | 83° / 80° |
| Nov 30 – Dec 6Nov 30–Dec 6 | Normal +0.7 °F | Normal | Normal +0.2 °F | 84° / 81° |
Coming months
| When | TemperatureTemp. | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | A bit above +1.4 °F | A bit below −23% | Normal +0.4 °F |
| December | A bit above +1.1 °F | Normal | A bit above +0.7 °F |
| January | Normal +0.7 °F | A bit above +49% | Normal +0.2 °F |
| February | Normal +0.7 °F | Above +64% | Normal +0.4 °F |
| March | A bit above +0.9 °F | Above +56% | A bit above +0.7 °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.
Buka climate by monthClimate by month
Normal weather for each month (1991–2020 averages)The best time to visit Buka is from May to October: highs of 86 °F to 88 °F, about 24 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Tropical cyclones rarely pass near Buka: one within 93 mi in the last 30 years (1996–2025), Epi, in June 2003.
- JanJ
- FebF
- MarM
- AprA
- MayM
- JunJ
- JulJ
- AugA
- SepS
- OctO
- NovN
- DecD
- Highs and lows
- Monthly rainfall
- Best time
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy daysDays | Sun (h/day) | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 89° | 77° | 10.15 in | 24 | 6.4 | 86° | 3.1 ft |
| FebruaryFeb | 88° | 77° | 9.99 in | 24 | 6.8 | 85° | 3.4 ft |
| MarchMar | 88° | 76° | 11.08 in | 24 | 6.6 | 85° | 3.1 ft |
| AprilApr | 87° | 76° | 10.41 in | 24 | 7.2 | 85° | 2.8 ft |
| MayMay | 88° | 76° | 6.76 in | 24 | 7.9 | 85° | 2.9 ft |
| JuneJun | 87° | 76° | 4.89 in | 24 | 7.7 | 85° | 3.1 ft |
| JulyJul | 86° | 75° | 6.99 in | 26 | 7.5 | 84° | 3.5 ft |
| AugustAug | 86° | 75° | 5.91 in | 24 | 7.3 | 84° | 3.3 ft |
| SeptemberSep | 87° | 75° | 6.26 in | 22 | 7.1 | 84° | 3.2 ft |
| OctoberOct | 88° | 76° | 6.82 in | 23 | 7.2 | 85° | 2.8 ft |
| NovemberNov | 88° | 76° | 8.46 in | 21 | 6.7 | 86° | 2.7 ft |
| DecemberDec | 88° | 76° | 8.67 in | 22 | 6.4 | 86° | 2.9 ft |
| Month | Water | Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86° | 3.1 ft |
| Feb | 85° | 3.4 ft |
| Mar | 85° | 3.1 ft |
| Apr | 85° | 2.8 ft |
| May | 85° | 2.9 ft |
| Jun | 85° | 3.1 ft |
| Jul | 84° | 3.5 ft |
| Aug | 84° | 3.3 ft |
| Sep | 84° | 3.2 ft |
| Oct | 85° | 2.8 ft |
| Nov | 86° | 2.7 ft |
| Dec | 86° | 2.9 ft |
Days: rainy days in the month. Sun: hours a day.
A normal year brings 96.39 in of rain on about 280 days and about 2,600 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 82 °F now (feels like 92 °F). Today, 74 °F to 88 °F; tomorrow, 75 °F to 87 °F.
Chance of rain
Today the chance of rain reaches 75%, with 0.04 in in total. The next day with likely rain is Friday 30: 82% and 0.07 in.
Recent rain: last 24 hours, 0.04 in; last 3 days, 0.13 in; last 7 days, 0.53 in.
Humidity and dew point
Humidity is 83% now and the dew point is 76 °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
Fri 30: 12 · Sat 31: 12 · Sun 1: 11
| 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 Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → Steady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ Falling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | Light drizzle | 74 / 88 °F | 0.02 in | 2 mph SSE |
| Tue 27 | Light drizzle | 74 / 87 °F | 0.07 in | 4 mph SSE |
| Mon 26 | Heavy drizzle | 76 / 88 °F | 0.14 in | 5 mph ESE |
| Sun 25 | Light drizzle | 74 / 88 °F | 0.07 in | 5 mph ESE |
| Sat 24 | Drizzle | 75 / 86 °F | 0.14 in | 6 mph ESE |
| Fri 23 | Light drizzle | 75 / 87 °F | 0.05 in | 5 mph SE |
| Thu 22 | Light drizzle | 74 / 88 °F | 0.01 in | 4 mph S |
Show all 30 days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | Light drizzle | 74 / 88 °F | 0.11 in | 6 mph SSW |
| Tue 20 | Light drizzle | 74 / 86 °F | 0.06 in | 4 mph SSE |
| Mon 19 | Light drizzle | 73 / 87 °F | 0.07 in | 2 mph S |
| Sun 18 | Partly cloudy | 72 / 87 °F | 0 | 4 mph S |
| Sat 17 | Overcast | 71 / 86 °F | 0 | 4 mph S |
| Fri 16 | Light drizzle | 72 / 85 °F | 0.04 in | 11 mph SSW |
| Thu 15 | Light drizzle | 73 / 87 °F | 0.04 in | 6 mph S |
| Wed 14 | Drizzle | 74 / 87 °F | 0.08 in | 8 mph SSW |
| Tue 13 | Overcast | 75 / 87 °F | 0 | 7 mph SSW |
| Mon 12 | Light showers | 75 / 84 °F | 0.26 in | 4 mph SSE |
| Sun 11 | Light drizzle | 75 / 88 °F | 0.01 in | 6 mph S |
| Sat 10 | Light drizzle | 73 / 87 °F | 0.02 in | 8 mph SSW |
| Fri 9 | Overcast | 71 / 86 °F | 0 | 11 mph SSW |
| Thu 8 | Overcast | 72 / 85 °F | 0 | 11 mph SSW |
| Wed 7 | Partly cloudy | 74 / 85 °F | 0 | 13 mph SSW |
| Tue 6 | Overcast | 76 / 86 °F | 0 | 10 mph SSW |
| Mon 5 | Light drizzle | 77 / 87 °F | 0.02 in | 11 mph SSW |
| Sun 4 | Light drizzle | 76 / 86 °F | 0.02 in | 11 mph SSW |
| Sat 3 | Overcast | 74 / 86 °F | 0 | 17 mph SSW |
| Fri 2 | Drizzle | 75 / 87 °F | 0.13 in | 9 mph S |
| Thu 1 | Drizzle | 75 / 86 °F | 0.17 in | 5 mph S |
| Wed 30 | Light showers | 75 / 80 °F | 0.47 in | 3 mph SSE |
| Tue 29 | Light showers | 75 / 84 °F | 0.32 in | 8 mph S |
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 BukaQuestions
What's the weather like today in Buka?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 88 °F, with a light air from the southeast (3 mph) and a 75% chance of rain.
Will it rain tomorrow in Buka?
On Friday 30 the chance of rain is 82% (0.07 in): light drizzle.
How warm will it be this week?
Between a low of 74 °F and a high of 88 °F; the warmest day, Thursday 29.
What's the UV index today?
It reaches 10 (very high). Avoid the midday sun; reflection off the water adds to it.
Is the pressure rising or falling?
It's 29.90 inHg and steady: +0.03 inHg over the last 24 hours.
When is the best time to visit Buka?
The best time to visit Buka is from May to October: highs of 86 °F to 88 °F, about 24 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
What is the weather like in Buka in October?
In October, Buka normally sees highs of 88 °F and lows of 76 °F, with about 23 rainy days (6.82 in for the month) and 7 hours of sunshine a day. The sea is around 85 °F. These are 1991–2020 averages.
What are the warmest and wettest months in Buka?
The warmest is January, with average highs of 89 °F, and the coldest July, with lows of 75 °F. The wettest is March (11.08 in) and the driest, June.
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Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
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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 7.2 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 6:25 pm (local time).
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