Question

4. Describe the most likely direction of the prevailing winds across the Big Island of Hawaii.

Answer 1

The most likely direction of the prevailing winds across the Big Island of Hawaii is northeast.

Explanation:

The island of Hawaii, like all the other major Hawaiian Islands, is affected by the trade winds. These trade winds bring cool air to the islands from the north, often resulting in precipitation along inland/mountain and windward areas.

All of the Hawaiian Islands have both a windward and a leeward side. In general terms, the windward side is the wet, rainy, and therefore more lush, green, and tropical section. The windward side faces North or East, where it receives the benefit of the cool, trade-wind breeze.