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Climate in Haleakala National Park
Climate in Haleakala National Park
In any given day the temperatures in the park can range from a high of 80�F (27�C) in Kipahulu to a low of 30�F (-1�C) at the summit. In either area clouds and rain can quickly replace warm sunshine.
Summit and Wilderness
Weather in the high-elevation areas of the park is highly unpredictable and changes often. Cool temperatures, intense solar radiation, and rapidly moving clouds are characteristic. On average, the temperature drops about 3�F for every 1,000 foot rise in elevation (or approximately 5�C for every 1,000 meter elevation rise), making the 10,023 foot (3,055 m) summit of Haleakala about 30�F (or 17�C) cooler than the coast. Year-round summit temperatures range between below freezing to highs of 50-65�F (10-18�C). The outside temperatures can feel much colder because of wind chill and damp, overcast conditions.
Kipahulu
In contrast to the summit, the weather in the Kipahulu area of the park is milder and wetter. Expect the tropical weather to be humid, warm to hot depending on the season, and prone to sudden heavy rains and winds. Located on the windward (eastern) coast of the island, Kipahulu receives an average of 187 inches (475 cm) of rain each year. The proximity of the ocean and the trade winds moderate the temperature and keep it at a daytime average of 70-80�F (21-27�C) year round. Nighttime lows average 65-75�F (18-24�C). Flash floods are a serious hazard in Kipahulu, so make sure to check at the Visitor Center before entering the streams or pools.
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