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Lapaha Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Saturday at 26° · coldest night Monday at 22°

The short of it: Lapaha weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 22 °C (72 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 22 °C (72 °F). Today’s high 24 °C (76 °F), low 22 °C (72 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.7 mm (0.03 in). No warnings in force. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 06:00 local time.

LAPAHA, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Lapaha this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 24°, the night near 22°. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 28°. The wind keeps up from the ESE at 19 km/h, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 26°, while Monday night will be the coldest at 22°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 4.0 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Lapaha brings highs near 28°, lows of 21° and about 138 mm of rain over the month. February is the warmest month here at 30°, August the coldest at 19°, and March the wettest with 270 mm. The best months to ride in are August and July.

The sun is up 13 h 0 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy22°22°13 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy22°22°14 km/h–
8 AMOvercast23°23°15 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMOvercast23°23°16 km/h0.1 mm
10 AMPartly cloudy23°23°16 km/h–
11 AMOvercast24°23°16 km/h–
12 PMOvercast24°24°16 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy24°24°16 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy24°24°16 km/h0.1 mm
3 PMPartly cloudy24°24°16 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMPartly cloudy24°24°17 km/h0.1 mm
5 PMPartly cloudy24°23°16 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear23°23°15 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear23°23°15 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear23°23°15 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy23°23°15 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy22°23°15 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy22°23°15 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy22°23°14 km/h0.1 mm
1 AMPartly cloudy22°23°14 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy22°23°14 km/h0.1 mm
3 AMPartly cloudy22°23°14 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy22°22°14 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy22°22°13 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): overcast, high 24°, low 22°, 0.5 mm of rain, gusts to 27 km/h. Sun up 5:54 AM, down 6:54 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Almanac · Lapaha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Lapaha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 9 min
Average wind
14 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 28°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 138 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Lapaha in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Lapaha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°266 mm15 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February30°24°253 mm15 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March30°24°270 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April29°23°236 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May27°21°122 mm14 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°20°120 mm15 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
July25°19°123 mm16 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
August25°19°123 mm15 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
September26°19°121 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October26°20°158 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November28°21°138 mm14 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December29°22°155 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lapaha

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Lapaha today?

Right now it is 22 °C (72 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 22 °C (72 °F). Today’s high is 24 °C (76 °F) and tonight’s low 22 °C (72 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.7 mm (0.03 in) expected.

Will it rain in Lapaha this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Lapaha?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Lapaha at present.

What is the warmest month in Lapaha?

February, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F). The coldest is August, when nights average 19 °C (65 °F). The wettest month is March (270 mm (10.6 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Lapaha?

August and July. August brings highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and about 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain; July highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 123 mm (4.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Lapaha?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 19 °C (65 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mu‘aTongatapu1 km SSW28°21°138 mm
TatakamotongaTongatapu1 km SW28°21°138 mm
HolongaTongatapu3 km WSW28°21°130 mm
MalapoTongatapu5 km SW28°21°130 mm
PelehakeVavau5 km SW28°21°129 mm
TukutongaTongatapu5 km WNW28°21°127 mm
LongotemeTongatapu5 km W28°21°118 mm
VainīTongatapu6 km WSW28°21°118 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor