Does it ever snow in Hawaii?

However, you may be surprised to learn that it does snow in Hawaii! Each year, winter storm systems cause snow to fall only in the highest elevation areas atop the islands' tallest volcanoes. These are: The Big Island's Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa; and the island of Maui's Haleakala.



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It usually snows on the Sinai mountains, but it almost never snows in the cities of Giza, Cairo, and Alexandria. For example, in December 2013, Cairo received a single overnight snowfall for the first time since 1901.

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The easy answer is no. Alligators are not native to Hawaii, and the only way you'll see a gator in the Aloha State is in the zoo, such as the Honolulu Zoo. However, of the two alligators the Honolulu Zoo had, their oldest alligator, Goliath, died in 2015 after living six decades in the zoo.

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Over the last one hundred years there have been only six tsunamis generated near the Hawaiian chain and of those only three were extremely destructive to property and human life. Large, locally generated, destructive tsunamis occurred in 1868, 1872, and 1975.

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Hawaii has no native snakes. But, unfortunately, that doesn't mean it's snake-free. The islands have seen their fair share of snake species thanks to travel, stowaways, and illegal smuggling. However, Hawaii is far from overrun, in part, thanks to the fact that it's illegal to own snakes.

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The average daytime summer temperature at sea level is 85° F (29.4° C), while the average daytime winter temperature is 78° (25.6° C). Temperatures at night are approximately 10° F lower than the daytime.

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While it is nice to swim in the pool below the falls, we don't recommend swimming directly under the waterfall. The pressure of the water can be intense, and sometimes rocks and other debris can come over the falls without warning and cause injury.

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Check the beach conditions: Before you swim, check the beach conditions and be aware of any potential hazards, such as rip currents or high waves. Stay within designated swimming areas: Many beaches have designated swimming areas monitored by lifeguards. Stay within these areas for added safe.

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