School's out and summer is underway. July has begun and the biggest holiday weekend of summer is on our doorstep.
Whether you call the Aloha State home or you are on a Hawaiian holiday, those spending the Fourth of July on the islands can look forward to a number of festivities in honor of our nation's 246th birthday... especially a July 4 favorite: fireworks.
While some events will take place rain or shine, it's still good to know what the weather has in store across each of the islands on the Fourth of July.
Ranking as the fourth-smallest state, forecasting the weather for Hawaii may seem simple, but providing one generalized forecast for the entire state does not account for its many microclimates.
Since each island is unique, forecasts vary from place to place.
Where some areas will have to watch out for rain, others can expect a warm and breezy July 4 holiday. Daytime highs will range in the 80s, with temperatures settling in 70s at night. Here's a breakdown of what to expect on each island.
Interested to see what's in store for the mainland on July 4? Check out the national Fourth of July Forecast here.
Despite some showers to start, those celebrating on Oahu can expect much of the day to stay relatively dry under partly cloudy skies. Any residual showers will stay confined to the north.
No need to wave flags, either–let the winds do all the work! Persistent gusts will reach over 30 mph.
Considered one of the wettest places on Earth, it probably doesn't come as a surprise that showers are in the forecast for Kauai, particularly on the northeastern half of the island.
It won't be a complete washout, though, with some peeks of sun possible during the day and a decent breeze blowing in out of the northeast.
While a few isolated showers can't entirely be ruled out during the morning, those planning or attending any holiday-related events on Maui will enjoy a gorgeous afternoon. The rest of the day will feature dry, warm and breezy conditions.
The Big Island faces the biggest chance for showers on July 4, especially along the northern and western coasts. Like Kauai, it won't be a complete washout of a day. Southern parts of the island could even see some times of sun, particularly in the afternoon.
The chance for a few morning showers is there, but the bigger weather story on Molokai will be the winds on July 4. Similar to Oahu, winds will persistently gust over 30 mph throughout the day and even into the evening.
Conditions look to stay relatively dry the second half of the day, with clouds giving way to more sunshine.
Saving the best for last? You bet! When it comes down to who will be the driest on July 4, Lanai wins. Even though there's a slight chance of showers before daybreak Monday morning, the rest of the day will stay dry, breezy and warm.
Running into some midday clouds will be likely, but much of the island will see a good deal of sunshine at the beginning and end of the day.
