What is the wettest place on earth near Lihue, Hawaii?

Mount Waialeale, 15 miles northwest of downtown Lihue, averages 450 to 460 inches of rain per year on its summit, giving Kauai's interior mountains a credible claim to being the wettest place on earth.

What did Hurricane Iniki do to Kauai?

Hurricane Iniki struck Kauai on September 11, 1992, as a Category 4 storm with winds exceeding 145 mph, the most powerful hurricane to directly impact Hawaii in recorded history, destroying or damaging more than 14,000 structures.

What is Lihue, Hawaii's record high temperature?

Lihue's record high is 88°F, with the surrounding sea moderating temperatures year-round.

How much rain can Lihue, Hawaii receive in a single day?

Individual trade wind events can deliver 15 to 20 inches of rain in a single day near Lihue, even though the city itself averages around 45 inches annually.

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