Summer temperatures almost never venture into the 90s (the highest recorded temperature was 100 degrees, in 1931). The rainfall yields lush tropical scenery, but is usually considerate enough to remain isolated and short lived. The summer months (May-October) offer the optimal weather and one ...
Haleakala influences weather all around the volcano. Average annual rainfall varies from about 400 inches (10.16m) in the high-elevation rain forest above Hana to 10 inches (25 cm) in Kihei, only about 15 minutes apart. Because temperatures drop about 3.2F (1.3C) every 1,000 feet (305m),...
Extreme Weather and Its Impact on the Hawaiian Islands Hurricane season in Hawaii runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. While hurricanes rarely strike Hawaii directly, they fuel windstorms and tropical cyclones, which are widespread natural disasters. Tropical cyclones can also occur off-season...
During the wettest month, Kona beaches on the west coast receive an average of only 2” of rainfall. In an average year there are sunny days along the Kona coast more than 95% of the time. Check today's forecast for Kona.Volcano Weather...
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Saturday, and weather conditions are forecast over the next few days with temperatures in the lower 80s and relatively clear skies, reducing the risk of a third cyclone hitting the islands by Saturday.Read more ...
aover a million people visit Hawaii each year because of weather and wonderful scenery.The Hawaii islands have very mild temperatures .For example ,August,the hottest month,averages 78.4"F,while February,the coldest month,averages 71.9"F.In addition,the rainfall in Hawaii is not very heavy bec...
national weather service meteorologist chevy chevalier said. it's rare for hurricanes to hit the islands that are relatively small compared to the vastness of the pacific ocean. “you’re not going to see them get hit that often,” chevalier said. oahu did not receive much rainfall, but ...
These two weather systems/events have an impact on the islands. During El Niño winters, the islands are typically drier. Whereas in La Niña years, rainfall in Hawaii has tended to be near to above normal during the winter months. The rainy season has also lasted longer into the spring...
The computer models all agree that we’ll see lighter than normal wind speeds, along with somewhat lighter than normal rainfall amounts.This is all good news, at least in terms of nice weather. The one draw back perhaps, will be the somewhat muggy conditions that will prevail during...
The timing of severe weather can sometimes be hard to predict, since tropical storms and cyclones can happen year-round in the Pacific. But theHawaii Department of Health warnsthat hurricane season officially runs from June through November. ...