Maui

====Microclimates====
[[File:Westküste Maui Hawaii (45740526221).jpg|thumb|West coast of Maui, with Haleakalā and Kihei visible in the background]]
Although the island of Maui is fairly small, it can feel quite different due to the unique microclimates that are typical to each of its distinctive locations.

[[File:Makena Beach, Maui Hawaii (45015180584).jpg|thumb|right|Makena Beach, South Maui]]

*'''Windward lowlands''' – Below {{cvt|2000|ft|m}} on north-to-northeast sides of an island. Roughly perpendicular to the direction of prevailing trade winds. Moderately rainy; frequent trade wind-induced showers. Skies are often cloudy to partly cloudy. Air temperatures are more uniform (and mild) than those of other regions.
*'''Leeward lowlands''' – Daytime temperatures are a little higher and nighttime temperatures are lower than in windward locations. Dry weather is prevalent, except for sporadic showers that drift over the mountains to windward and during short-duration storms.
*'''Interior lowlands''' – Intermediate conditions, often sharing characteristics of other lowland sub-regions. Occasionally experience intense local afternoon showers from well-developed clouds that formed due to local daytime heating.
*'''Leeward side high-altitude mountain slopes with high rainfall''' – Extensive cloud cover and rainfall all year long. Mild temperatures are prevalent, but humidity is higher than in any other sub-region.
*'''Leeward side lower mountain slopes''' – Rainfall is higher than on the adjacent leeward lowlands but much less than at similar altitudes on the windward side; however, maximum rainfall usually occurs leeward of the crests of lower mountains. Temperatures are higher than on the rainy slopes of the windward sides of mountains; cloud cover is almost as extensive.
*'''High mountains''' – Above about {{cvt|5000|ft|m}} on Haleakalā, rainfall decreases rapidly with elevation. Relative humidity may be ten percent or less. The lowest temperatures in the state are experienced in this region: air temperatures below freezing are common.

{{Anchor|Regions}} These microclimates help to divide the major regions of Maui: Central Maui; leeward South Maui and West Maui; windward North Shore and East Maui; and Upcountry Maui.<ref name="microclimate-areas">{{cite web |last1=Mitchell |first1=Alexandra |title=Micro-Climates & Choosing Residential Property to Buy on Maui {{!}} Maui Now |url=https://mauinow.com/2015/01/05/micro-climates-choosing-residential-property-to-buy-on-maui/ |website={{!}}  Micro-Climates & Choosing Residential Property to Buy on Maui |access-date=14 November 2023}}</ref>

*'''Central Maui''' consists primarily of Kahului and Wailuku, and occupies the flat isthmus between the West Maui Mountains and Haleakalā. Kahului is the center of the island and tends to keep steady, high temperatures throughout the year. The microclimate in Kahului can be at times muggy, but it usually feels relatively dry and is often very breezy. The Wailuku area is set closer to the West Maui Mountain range. Here, more rainfall will be found throughout the year and higher humidity levels.
*'''South Maui''' (Kihei, Wailea, and Makena) and '''West Maui''' (Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua) are both on the leeward side of the island. These areas are typically drier, with higher daytime temperatures (up to {{cvt|92|°F}}), and the least amount of rainfall. (An exception is the high-altitude, unpopulated West Maui summit, which boasts up to {{cvt|400|in|mm}} of rainfall per year on its north and east side.)

[[File:Waianapanapa State Park Maui Hawaii Road to Hana (45690767052).jpg|thumb|right|Waianapanapa State Park in East Maui, next to Hana]]

*The '''North Shore''' (Paia and Haiku) and '''East Maui''' (Keanae, Hana, and Kipahulu) are both on the windward side of the island. Facing the prevailing, northeast trade winds, these areas have heavier rainfall levels, which increase considerably at higher elevations.
*{{Anchor|Upcountry}} '''Upcountry Maui''' is the name for the sloping area on the western face of Haleakalā, including the towns of Makawao, Pukalani, and Kula.<ref name="Upcountry-wanderlust">{{cite web |last1=Wogan |first1=John |title=Where to Stay (and What to Eat) in Maui’s Upcountry |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/20/t-magazine/travel/maui-upcountry-guide.html |website=NYTimes |access-date=14 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="Paniolo">{{cite web |last1=Moon |first1=Freda |title=In Maui’s Upcountry, Where the Paniolo Roam |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/06/travel/in-mauis-upcountry-where-the-paniolo-roam.html |website=NYTimes |access-date=14 November 2023}}</ref><ref name="LATimes-upcountry">{{cite web |last1=McClure |first1=Rosemary |title=Maui's Upcountry: Laid-back vibe, cool breezes and farm-to-table food |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/hawaii/la-tr-maui-20141019-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times |access-date=14 November 2023 |date=19 October 2014}}</ref> This area ranges from {{cvt|1,500|ft|adj=on}} to {{cvt|4,500|ft|adj=on}}, and the climate tends toward mild heat (between {{cvt|70|°F}} and {{cvt|80|°F}}) during the day and cool evenings. The higher the elevation, the cooler the evenings can be: during Maui's winter, Upper Kula can be as cold as {{cvt|40|°F}} in the early morning hours and the Haleakalā summit can dip below freezing.

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!Colspan=14|Climate data for Maui
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!Average sea temperature °F (°C)
|style="background:#FF6700;color:#000000;"|76.3<br />(24.6)
|style="background:#FF6D00;color:#000000;"|75.5<br />(24.2)
|style="background:#FF6F00;color:#000000;"|75.3<br />(24.1)
|style="background:#FF6200;color:#000000;"|75.9<br />(24.4)
|style="background:#FF5800;color:#000000;"|76.8<br />(24.9)
|style="background:#FF5000;color:#000000;"|77.7<br />(25.4)
|style="background:#FF4E00;color:#000000;"|78.6<br />(25.9)
|style="background:#FF4600;color:#000000;"|79.3<br />(26.3)
|style="background:#FF3C00;color:#000000;"|80<br />(26.7)
|style="background:#FF4400;color:#000000;"|80<br />(26.7)
|style="background:#FF5000;color:#000000;"|78.9<br />(26.1)
|style="background:#FF6200;color:#000000;"|77.1<br />(25.1)
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!Colspan=14 style="background:#f8f9fa;font-weight:normal;font-size:95%;"|Source: meteodb.com<ref>{{cite web |url=https://meteodb.com/usa/maui |title=Maui — weather by month, water temperature |access-date=March 22, 2023 }}</ref>
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