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Big Island (Kona), HI
Big Island (Kona), HI's Topography
The Island of Hawaii is the youngest of the Hawaiian chain, which was created by a succession of underwater volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. The Big Island measures 4,038 square miles, but continues to grow at a rate of 42 acres per year due to the constant eruption of its active volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea. It is the very definition of natural diversity, with snow-clad mountains, barren deserts, lava flows, dense rain forests, lush secluded valleys, natural waterfalls, black- white- and green-sand beaches, and grassy rolling hills.
Big Island (Kona), HI's weather year around
Hawaii's tropical location results in only two distinct seasons; a Dry Season in the summer months, and a Rainy Season in the winter months. While the temperature varies only slightly year-round, the weather on the island actually depends on where you are. Thanks to interior valleys and coastal plains separated by high mountain peaks, Hawaii has microclimates. You can actually travel from a desert climate on Kilauea's leeward (western) side, drive through some snow-capped mountainous terrain, and arrive in a tropical rain forest on its windward (eastern) side all in the same day!.