Location & Surroundings
Rachel Patch is a reef(s) in Ha`apai, Tonga. The nearest larger town is Nuku'alofa, about 170 km to the southwest. The national capital Nuku'alofa is about 170 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lifuka Island Airport, 4 km away.
Overview
Rachel Patch is reef in Tonga.
It is located in Haʻapai district, Tonga.
Basic Data
- Country Tonga
- Located in Haʻapai district
- Type reef(s) (RF)
- a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 48' 0" S, 174° 22' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu
- Time Shift GMT 13 (DST 13)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Pa'anga (TOP)
- Phone Prefix +676
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:28
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other reef(s)s nearby
Nearby
Weather in Rachel Patch
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rachel Patch, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 24.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
6.2 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
25 %
Precip
0.51 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.6 | 6.2 | 81 | 71 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 5.8 | 67 | 79 | 1,015.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 4.2 | 26 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.01 / 0.13 | 5 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 3.3 | 324 | 82 | 1,014.6 | 0.46 / 0.59 | 51 | 492.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 5.7 | 212 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 363.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 6.8 | 180 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 6.4 | 170 | 82 | 1,015.6 | 0.04 / 0.06 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 5.9 | 160 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 82 | 310.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 6.2 | 166 | 77 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 448.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 6.0 | 155 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 6.1 | 158 | 71 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 5.8 | 156 | 66 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 213.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.6 | 7.9 | 151 | 74 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 126.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rachel Patch?
Now 22.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 24.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rachel Patch today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Rachel Patch?
Local time is 01:28. Time zone: Pacific/Tongatapu (UTC+13:00).
What type of place is Rachel Patch?
Rachel Patch is a reef(s).
What is the elevation of Rachel Patch?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Rachel Patch located?
It is at -19.80000, -174.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rachel Patch in?
It is in Tonga.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry