#rain gauges

Kona Low eases drought conditions on Big Island, but only in the short term

Areas of extreme drought were eliminated thanks to the rainfall brought by the storm but most of the island continues to suffer from moderate drought, with severe drought still affecting areas in the interior and along a portion of the northwest coastline.

East Hawai’i finally sees the sun, after 10 days of rain — and snow on the summits

Beginning Feb. 16 in East Hawai’i, back-to-back Kona Lows followed by persistent showers ushered in by returning trade winds drenched places from Honomū to Pāhala, but the rain finally stopped long enough on Saturday to give the saturated ground a chance to dry out a little, at least in Hilo.

December rainfall totals vary from mostly above to mostly below average

The U.S. Geological Survey’s rain gauge at Kawainui Stream had the highest monthly total of 15.03 inches, or 112% of average, and the highest daily total of 9.23 inches on Dec. 19.

Most Big Island Rain Gauges See Near to Below Average Totals in July

Monthly totals from windward sites on the island were mostly 50%-80% of average, while totals from the Kaʻū, Kona and leeward Kohala areas were mostly below 50% of average.

Instability Ushered in by Trade Winds Causes Rainy April on Big Island

April definitely put the “rainy” in the 2021-22 rainy season.