Personal satellite dishes are uncommon so far. Unlike most mainland cities these days, Saipan has two and even three city newspapers on island. With the exception of an occasional typhoon, the Mariana Islands enjoy some of the most moderate weather in the world. Temperatures rarely rise above the mid 90s and even more rarely drop below the mid 70s. High humidity takes some of the moderation out of this picture, but most public buildings and many private homes are air conditioned.
Most people adjust to the humidity fairly quickly.
A rainy season generally lasts from June to September, though this is more likely to feature showers on and off during the day rather than the soaking rains experienced in some tropical areas. With modern methods of tracking storms, typhoons have become very predictable natural phenomena, normally tracked for days in advance of their arrival. Homes and public buildings are designed with typhoons in mind and the government and members of the community are well prepared to deal with them. The houses, mostly built in the 1960s, are basic. Floors are primarily linoleum, furniture minimal and there are many windows.