Weather & Climate
Average Temperatures: Weather & Climate:
Because Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on an island, the weather can be unpredictable, and it is best to be prepared for many different types of weather. Visitors to the park should dress in layers, and make sure to bring a raincoat, because temperatures and weather vary greatly.
The temperatures in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park only range about 10 degrees from summer to winter, but the winters are cooler and rainier than the summers at the park.
On average, the warmest month of the year is August, and the coolest is February. The average temperature on the coasts is about a high of 83 degrees, and a low of 68 degrees. Temperatures also vary as altitude increases. For example, it is 12-15 degrees cooler on the top of Kilauea, than the rest of the park.
The record high temperature in the park is 93 degrees Fahrenheit, in 1983, and the record low 31 degrees Fahrenheit in 1983 as well.
The temperatures in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park only range about 10 degrees from summer to winter, but the winters are cooler and rainier than the summers at the park.
On average, the warmest month of the year is August, and the coolest is February. The average temperature on the coasts is about a high of 83 degrees, and a low of 68 degrees. Temperatures also vary as altitude increases. For example, it is 12-15 degrees cooler on the top of Kilauea, than the rest of the park.
The record high temperature in the park is 93 degrees Fahrenheit, in 1983, and the record low 31 degrees Fahrenheit in 1983 as well.
Biome: Precipitation:
The biome in which Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is categorized is tropical and subtropical broadleaf forest. Having this type of biome, means the region has little variation in annual temperatures, and receives a lot of rainfall.
Plants in this biome, and park in include ferns, mosses, orchids, fungi, and many different species of trees. Most of the plants found in the park can only be found in Hawaii.
Animals that can be found and seen include snails, birds, mongoose, rabbits, humpback whales, porpoises, and the nene, or Hawaiian goose. The nene is endangered, and also the state bird of Hawaii.
Plants in this biome, and park in include ferns, mosses, orchids, fungi, and many different species of trees. Most of the plants found in the park can only be found in Hawaii.
Animals that can be found and seen include snails, birds, mongoose, rabbits, humpback whales, porpoises, and the nene, or Hawaiian goose. The nene is endangered, and also the state bird of Hawaii.