WEATHERThe weather in Vava'u is controlled by trade winds blowing from
the southeast to east at an average of 12 knots. Temperatures range
from 700 in July to 790 in February. From January to March the wind
becomes more variable and humidity and rainfall increase, however, the
sailing conditions remain favorab1e. There are occasional strong
northwest winds with rain, normally clearing within 12 hours, with a
wind shift to the south. Hurricanes are not a worry since Vava'u
offers adequate forecasting and excellent protection. In fact, Vava'u
has had only one hurricane during the last twenty years.
DAILY WEATHER FORECASTSRADIO NUKU-ALOFA: Dial 1010 KHZ on the A.M. radio at 0800, 1300 to
1330 and 2000.
RADIO FIJI: Dial 1600 KHZ on A.M. radio at 0700 and 0800. Fiji time
is one hour earlier than Tonga.
RADIO PAGO PAGO: 24 hours a day for U.S. news, music and sports. Dial
650 KHZ on A.M radio between 0900 and 0930.
*WWVH (HAWAII): DialS, 10 or 15 MHZ on shortwaves at 47 minutes past
each hour. Reception depends on the time of day. This is also the
time check frequency. Major storm forecasts are broadcast on this
station only.