January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Big Island

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in The Big Island, the United States of America in January.

The Big Island, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Hawi with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rainfall to heavy in Papaikou with 170 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall. On average, January is the driest month of the year in The Big Island, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Big Island precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does The Big Island, the United States of America receive in January?

January in Kailua-Kona is marked by substantial rain, totaling an average of 137 mm (5.4 in). Rapid weather changes are common due to the frequent precipitation.

How many days does it rain in The Big Island, the United States of America in January?

Kailua-Kona sees roughly 15 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in The Big Island, the United States of America?

January is generally a drier month for The Big Island, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in The Big Island, the United States of America?

In our database, Papaikou stands out as having an average rainfall level of 170 mm (6.7 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in January in The Big Island, the United States of America?

Hawi is the driest city we have data for in The Big Island, the United States of America in January, with monthly rainfall close to 53 mm (2.1 in).

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