Editing Maui (section)

=== Microclimates ===
[[File:Westküste_Maui_Hawaii_(45740526221).jpg|thumb|West coast, with Haleakalā and [[Kihei]] visible in the background]]
Maui has examples of all microclimates, each typical to specific locations.
[[File:Makena_Beach,_Maui_Hawaii_(45015180584).jpg|right|thumb|[[Makena Beach]], South Maui]]

* '''Windward lowlands''' – Below {{cvt|2000|ft|m}} on north-to-northeast sides. Roughly perpendicular to the trade winds. Moderately rainy; frequent trade wind-induced showers. Skies are often cloudy to partly cloudy. Air temperatures are relatively more uniform (and mild).
* '''Leeward lowlands''' – Daytime temperatures are higher and nighttime temperatures are lower than in windward locations. Dry weather is prevalent, except for sporadic showers that drift over the mountains to windward and during short-duration storms.
* '''Interior lowlands''' – Intermediate conditions, often sharing characteristics of other lowland sub-regions. Occasional intense afternoon showers from clouds that form due to local daytime heating.
* '''Leeward side high-altitude mountain slopes with high rainfall''' – Extensive cloud cover and rainfall all year long. Mild temperatures are prevalent, but humidity is higher than in any other sub-region.
* '''Leeward side lower mountain slopes''' – Rainfall is higher than on leeward lowlands but much less than at similar altitudes on the windward side; however, maximum rainfall usually occurs leeward of the crests of lower mountains. Temperatures are higher than on the rainy slopes of the windward sides of mountains; cloud cover is almost as extensive.
* '''High mountains''' – Above about {{cvt|5000|ft|m}} on Haleakalā, rainfall decreases rapidly with elevation. Relative humidity may be ten percent or less. The state's lowest temperatures are experienced in this region: air temperatures below freezing are common.

{{Anchor|Regions}} These microclimates help to define the major regions: Central Maui; leeward South Maui and West Maui; windward North Shore and East Maui; and Upcountry.<ref name="microclimate-areas2">{{cite web |last1=Mitchell |first1=Alexandra |title=Micro-Climates & Choosing Residential Property to Buy on Maui {{!}} Maui Now |url=https://mauinow.com/2015/01/05/micro-climates-choosing-residential-property-to-buy-on-maui/ |access-date=14 November 2023 |website={{!}} Micro-Climates & Choosing Residential Property to Buy on Maui}}</ref>

* '''Central Maui''' consists primarily of Kahului and Wailuku, and occupies the flat isthmus between the West Maui Mountains and Haleakalā. Kahului is the center of the island and tends to keep steady, high temperatures throughout the year. The Kahului microclimate can be muggy, but usually feels relatively dry and is often breezy. The Wailuku area is closer to the West Maui Mountain range. There, rainfall is greater throughout the year and humidity is higher.
* '''South Maui''' (Kihei, Wailea, and Makena) and '''West Maui''' (Lahaina, Kaanapali, and Kapalua) are both on the leeward side. These areas are typically drier, with higher daytime temperatures (up to {{cvt|92|°F}}), and the least amount of rainfall. (An exception is the high-altitude, unpopulated West Maui summit, which boasts up to {{cvt|400|in|mm}} of rainfall per year on its north and east side.)

[[File:Waianapanapa_State_Park_Maui_Hawaii_Road_to_Hana_(45690767052).jpg|right|thumb|[[Waianapanapa State Park]] in East Maui, next to [[Hana, Maui|Hana]]]]

* The '''North Shore''' (Paia and Haiku) and '''East Maui''' (Keanae, Hana, and Kipahulu) are both on the windward side. Facing the prevailing, northeast trade winds, these areas have heavier rainfall levels, which increase considerably at higher elevations.
* {{Anchor|Upcountry}} '''Upcountry Maui''' is the name for the sloping area on the western face of Haleakalā, including the towns of Makawao, Pukalani, and Kula.<ref name="Upcountry-wanderlust2">{{cite web |last1=Wogan |first1=John |title=Where to Stay (and What to Eat) in Maui's Upcountry |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/20/t-magazine/travel/maui-upcountry-guide.html |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=[[The New York Times]]|date=March 20, 2018 }}</ref><ref name="Paniolo2">{{cite web |last1=Moon |first1=Freda |title=In Maui's Upcountry, Where the Paniolo Roam |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/06/travel/in-mauis-upcountry-where-the-paniolo-roam.html |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=[[The New York Times]]|date=October 4, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="LATimes-upcountry2">{{cite web |last1=McClure |first1=Rosemary |date=19 October 2014 |title=Maui's Upcountry: Laid-back vibe, cool breezes and farm-to-table food |url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/hawaii/la-tr-maui-20141019-story.html |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> This area ranges from {{cvt|1,500|ft|adj=on}} to {{cvt|4,500|ft|adj=on}}, and the climate tends toward mild heat (between {{cvt|70|°F}} and {{cvt|80|°F}}) during the day and cool evenings. The higher the elevation, the cooler the evenings: during Maui's winter, Upper Kula can be as cold as {{cvt|40|°F}} in the early morning hours and the Haleakalā summit can dip below freezing and become covered in snow.

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="14" |Climate data for Maui
|-
!Month
!Jan
!Feb
!Mar
!Apr
!May
!Jun
!Jul
!Aug
!Sep
!Oct
!Nov
!Dec
|-
!Average sea temperature °F (°C)
|76.3
(24.6)
|75.5
(24.2)
|75.3
(24.1)
|75.9
(24.4)
|76.8
(24.9)
|77.7
(25.4)
|78.6
(25.9)
|79.3
(26.3)
|80
(26.7)
|80
(26.7)
|78.9
(26.1)
|77.1
(25.1)
|-
! colspan="14" |Source: meteodb.com<ref>{{cite web |title=Maui — weather by month, water temperature |url=https://meteodb.com/usa/maui |access-date=March 22, 2023}}</ref>
|}