Category Archives: Climate

Golden Clouds and February Showers

by Patricia Chaney on February 6, 2013

I stopped along the Hana Highway heading towards Paia Town and took this photo on my iphone as the sun was nestling down into the clouds above the West Maui Mountains.  The glow through the clouds was breathtaking and I … Continue reading →

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Maui Summer

by Patricia Chaney on October 9, 2011

After years of living on Maui, I have come to the conclusion that Summer begins in August and lasts through October.   At this time of year the trade winds begin to ease up, allowing the heat to escalate.   I … Continue reading →

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Windy Maui Weather… Summer Approaches

by Patricia Chaney on June 17, 2011

Summer is nearly officially here.  Maui real estate sales tend to lag somewhat in May and the beginning of June.   The pace of activity tends to increase in July and August. We are having a late wash of rain … Continue reading →

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Tsunami Impact to Maui

by Patricia Chaney on March 13, 2011

Mayor Alan Arakawa took a helicopter ride to assess damage from the 6 foot tsunami surge that hit the Hawaiian Islands as a result of the earthquake off the coast of Japan on March 11, 2011. All considered, the Hawaiian … Continue reading →

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Maui Light Show

by Patricia Chaney on February 27, 2011

The skies above Maui put on a dazzling display of  lightning and thunder all through Wednesday night , Feb. 25th.   I took this photo from my lanai with my video camera and removed a single frame.  The audio and visual … Continue reading →

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Snow Falls on Maui

by Patricia Chaney on January 19, 2011

There was a distinct chill in the air yesterday evening.  This morning we awoke to find Haleakala had received a blanket of snow that had fallen overnight.    This photo was shot by one of my fellow associates from her home … Continue reading →

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Noisy Kona Storm Hits Islands

by Patricia Chaney on January 13, 2011

All of last night through the early morning hours Mother Nature provided residents and visitors with an impressive display over the islands.  Copious amounts of rain have fallen all night!  The lightening and thundershowers have been continuous.  It was difficult … Continue reading →

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Kona Weather for the Islands

by Patricia Chaney on December 10, 2010

A whole lot of rain is falling throughout the Hawaiian Islands! The rains started on O’ahu and Kauai yesterday.  In the early morning hours it started coming down here on Maui. In Makawao, Upcountry Maui there is a steady drizzle … Continue reading →

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Early November – Surf and Rain

by Patricia Chaney on November 6, 2010

The North Shore of Maui has been inundated with big waves and copious amount of rainfall.  My rain gauge registered over 5 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.  In the past three weeks, it’s added up to over … Continue reading →

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Maui Climate – Focus on Kula

by Patricia Chaney on April 26, 2010

Many Mauians boast that Kula has the best weather in the world, due to its light winds, higher elevation resulting in cooler weather.  The strength of our trade winds and rainfall are often trapped along the ridges of the Makawao … Continue reading →

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