Why Hawaii Rarely Sees Lightning

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Hawaii experiences virtually no lightning, in stark contrast to states like Texas, which recorded 40 million strikes last year. A study from X Weather attributes Hawaii’s unique weather to the island’s geography and Pacific trade winds, which prevent the atmospheric conditions required for lightning. McIntyre notes that this serves as a reminder of how geography shapes local climate extremes.