Hawaii consists of 8 main islands. Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Hawaii make up the Hawaiian Islands. From east to west, it is the widest state in the union. At the same time, it is also the most isolated population center on the planet. It ranges from 2390 to 5280 miles from various coasts. The islands are actually the projected tops of the largest mountain range in the world. It was the 50th state added to the union in 1959.
It is a beautiful state all year round. The wind blows east to west in Hawaii. The highest recorded temperature is 96 degrees (Honolulu Airport), but temperatures over 92 degrees often happen only as soon as or twice a year. The lowest temperature (under 3000 feet altitude) is 56 degrees. Temperatures less than 60 degrees may possibly happen but hardly ever a lot more than as soon as a year. Typical daytime temperature is 82 degrees. Typical daytime temperature in January is 72 degrees.
If you want to move to the island paradise, here are a few other tidbits.
- Hawaii has its own time zone (Hawaiian Standard Time.) There is no daylight savings time.) The time runs two hours behind Pacific Standard Time and five hours behind Eastern Standard Time.
- The Waialua River is one of five navigable river in Hawaii. It drains off Waialeale Mountain, which averages 488 inches of rain per year and is considered the wettest spot on earth.
- All subterranean minerals belong to the state. Except for state owned water, some lava stone, and minor granites and semi-precious minerals, there are few underground minerals.
- The island is home to many famous attractions including Haleakala Crater, the old whaling town of Lahaina, the road to Hana, and Kaanapali Beach.
- Molokai Ranch Wildlife Park is home to rare African and Indian animals.
A great place to live, a hard place to move to.
