MAUI'S WEATHER FACTS

To find out what the weather will be, Dial (808) 244-8934 then enter 1520 for a Maui weather report.

To find out what the surf conditions will be, Dial (808) 244-8934 then enter 1521 for Maui surf information.

Highest Recorded Temperature: Kahului Airport -- 96 degrees, Kihei -- 98 degrees.

Lowest Recorded Temperature: Kahului -- 48 degrees, Haleakala -- 14 degrees.

Average Temperature: Winter months - 71 degrees; Summer months - 79 degrees.

Rainfall: The island of Maui has rain forest and desert conditions. Kihei/Wailea receives 12 inches (most during the winter); Hana receives about 90 inches per year while mountain areas may get over 300 inches.

Trade Winds: The constant breezes keep Maui's temperature very comfortable. The winds are from the northeast at about 5-15 miles per hour, they naturally cool the air. Trade winds are nearly always calm in the morning hours.

Kona Winds: They come in the opposite direction of the trade winds and usually indicate bad weather is soon to arrive.

Rainbows: Maui has many rainbows for you to enjoy. Take a drive around the island late afternoon or early morning and enjoy the sights. Location of the rainbows depends on the wind direction and wind speed.

Tsunami: The tsunami warning sirens are tested on the first Monday of each month at noon. If the sirens go off at some other time a rare tidal wave or hurricane may be on the way