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Record rainfall in Hilo 2026

Mauna Kea Cloudforest
Mauna Kea Cloudforest
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Hilo is already rainy but this year seems quite over the top. We have already accumulated 137 inches since January 1. In our micro climate, we get upwards of 180 inches a year, but it usually is quite a bit less. Last year we only got 89 inches. There are still 7 months left so we may end up in record territory this year. May alone featured 40 inches total.

As a result of the high rainfall, we have literally little to no fruit set on any fruit trees. Palms seem largely unaffected and in fact are growing like weeds.

El Niño is supposed to be associated with drought due to reduced trade winds but we have very strong trade winds which makes me wonder if the El Niño will actually form as predicted. I don’t see any evidence of El Niño in our local weather.

At this point, I’m concerned that my feet may start growing webbing in between my toes.

Axel at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

On Mauna Kea above Hilo. Koeppen Zone Cfb (Montane Tropical Cloud Forest), USDA Hardiness Zone 11b/12a, AHS Heat zone 1 (max 78F), annual rainfall: 130-180", Soil pH 5.

Click here for our current conditions: KHIHILO25

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