Weather and Climate

Weather is unpredictable at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

The weather at the summit of Kīlauea volcano (~4000' elevation) varies daily and may be rainy and chilly any time of the year. Temperature varies by elevation. At the summit of the volcano, temperatures may be 12 to 15 degrees cooler than at sea level. The coastal plain at the end of Chain of Craters Road is often hot, dry, and windy with the possibility of passing showers.

The weather at the summit of Maunaloa volcano (~13,680' elevation), winter temperatures and snow are a possibility during any season. Extreme hot conditions during the day, and below freezing temperatures at night.

 

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Kīlauea Summit

Weather for the summit of Kīlauea volcano including Kīlauea Visitor Center, Crater Rim Drive, and surrounding areas. 

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Lat: 19.42966594782332 Long: -155.25717067998232

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Coastal Area of Kīlauea

Weather at the bottom of Chain of Craters Road near the Hōlei Sea Arch.

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Lat: 19.295094132282244 Long: -155.09846806788119

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Summit of Maunaloa

Weather for the summit of Maunaloa volcano near the summit cabin. 

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Lat: 19.466478060739664 Long: -155.5816285286719

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Air Quality at the summit of Kīlauea

Check the air quality of the park before you visit. This monitoring station is located near the visitor station.

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