Kauai Information
The
island of Kaua'i is roughly circular in shape, consisting of
552 square miles of land, making it the fourth-largest in the
island chain. Most of Kaua'i's interior is rugged mountain terrain,
uninhabited and inaccessible except by air. The island's populated
areas - both residential and resort communities - are scattered
around its coastal perimeter. Kaua'i is 33 miles wide and 25
miles long, with 143 miles of coastline. Graced with more than
40 white sand beaches, Kaua'i boasts more beaches per mile of
coastline than any of the other Hawaiian islands.
Climate Kaua'i is blessed with a moderate climate year-round,
with little seasonal variation in temperature. Its seasons roughly
break down into two periods: May through August, with a temperature
range of mid 70's to a high in the low 90's; and September through
April, which tends to be slightly cooler with temperatures ranging
from the mid 60's to highs in the upper 70's.
Rainfall varies greatly around the island. The 5,075-foot high
summit of Mt. Waialeale is one of the wettest spots on earth,
averaging 444 annual inches of rain. As Kauai's watershed, it
is the fountainhead of all seven major rivers on the island.
Yet, only a few miles away, on Kauai's west and south sides,
rainfall may only average 20 to 35 inches per year. The overall
average for Kauai's populated areas is 44 inches annually.
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