Hawaii's warmest months are not June and July, but August and September. Its coolest months, are not December and January, but February and March, reflecting the seasonal lag in the oceans's temperature.
When was the last time Hawaii got a hurricane?
July 2020July 2020: Hurricane Douglas passed just north of the Hawaiian Islands, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the island chain, though damage was minor. Nonetheless, it was the closest hurricane that has come to Oahu in recorded history.
Has Hawaii ever been hit by a tsunami if so how many?
Since 1812, there have been more than 160 confirmed tsunamis. Nine tsunamis caused 293 deaths and damage totaling over USD $625 million (2022 dollars), with 86% of the fatalities on Hawai'i island (60% in Hilo). 245 of the 293 deaths were from distant tsunami sources. To download, click here (PDF, JPG).