How cold does it get on top of the volcano in Hawaii?

For every 1,000 feet you ascend, you can expect the temperature to decrease by about 3° F. Since Haleakala is about 10,000 feet at its highest point, you can expect the top to be about 40°-50° F in the summer, and about 20°-30° F in the winter when it's snowing.



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At 1,219 meters, (4,000 feet), the summit of Kilauea can be chilly at any time. Bring a rain jacket, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

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Lava is best seen at night along the south rim. There are three main viewing locations: Kupina?i Pali (Waldron Ledge) from Crater Rim Trail, Kilauea Overlook, and Keanakako?i Crater. Keanakako?i Crater is the closest eruption viewpoint - here you'll see a lava lake that emits a reddish-orange glow at night!

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Lava is between 100,000 and 1.1 million times more viscous than that of water, based on temperature and silica content. It also is three times more dense than water, Live Science reports. That means falling into a pit of lava is like falling into a pool filled with peanut butter - you'd float on top.

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Lava won't kill you if it briefly touches you. You would get a nasty burn, but unless you fell in and couldn't get out, you wouldn't die. With prolonged contact, the amount of lava coverage and the length of time it was in contact with your skin would be important factors in how severe your injuries would be!

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Most communities that are located near active volcanoes on the Big Island are not in Zones 1 or 2, but rather in the low risk or safe zones. For example, the town of Hilo is in Zone 3, a safe zone despite its proximity to a volcano.

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Taking Lava Rocks Is Illegal! The rocks are an important part of the Hawaiian culture and have spiritual significance to the people who live here. Removing lava rocks from Hawaii without permission is viewed as theft of this natural resource and is punishable by law.

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You do not have to book a tour to experience Mauna Kea! Being a part of a group tour or doing things on your own is a definitely a personal preference. As for me, I love going at my own pace and saving some money by not purchasing tours. 1.

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