Hana, HI Climate


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Hana, Hawaii has a tropical climate characterized by hot, humid weather year-round. Temperatures typically range between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, with cooler evenings. It is also known for its stunningly beautiful rainforests and lush green vegetation that thrive in the warm climate. The town experiences more than 200 days of rainfall throughout the year, making it one of the wettest places on earth. In addition to ample rainfall, Hana is also known for its strong trade winds which helps keep temperatures comfortable and provide relief from the humidity.

Hana, Hawaii gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hana averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Hana. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hana gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 135 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 55
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hana is 8.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Hawaii.

9.1 Summer - 8.8 Winter
September, October and August are the most pleasant months in Hana, while March and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHana, HawaiiUnited States
  55.4 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  135.3 days106.2 days
  278 days205 days
  75.6°85.8°
  55.2°21.7°
  8.97
  9.94.3
  128 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Hana with an average high temperature of 76.4°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Hawaii. In Hana, there are 10 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hana are August, September and July.
In Hana, there are 0.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Hawaii.
February has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hana with an average of 54.5°. This is one of the coldest places in Hawaii.
In Hana, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Hawaii.
In Hana, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Hawaii.
Humidity in Hana is generally quite low and pleasant. There is low humidity in Hana despite the tropical climate. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, September and July.
March is the wettest month in Hana with 7.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 2.8 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 30% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 55.4 inches in Hana means that it is wetter than most places in Hawaii.
March is the rainiest month in Hana with 12.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.6 rainy days. There are 135.3 rainy days annually in Hana, which is about average compared to other places in Hawaii. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Hana, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Hawaii. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Hana.
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