Family of 4 looking for a neighbourhood near UH Manoa that’s quiet and treed (schools, move to)

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by pj737

And you might want to get your thermometer fixed. It was definitely not 88 degrees today. The weather has been gorgeous for quite some time... in the upper 70's to low 80's.

Hmmm, let's see how the iPhone temp and the car compares at 510pm (it's still 81 in Kailua at 510 so I'm not surprised it was upper 80's downtown at 245). Anyway, car looks pretty accurate to me.

[telizabeth]

Global warming will certainly impact Hawaii, as everywhere else, which is worrying, of course. And water catchment systems will probably be a good idea! I am surprised at the dearth of eco-features in homes on Hawaii... with so much sun, wind and rain, you'd think there'd be more. (Sounds like the power company gauges people, so all the more reason too!)

From what I have read, there are many microclimates on the island... perhaps this partly explains the difference in perception of heat/weather of different posters?

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by telizabeth

From what I have read, there are many microclimates on the island... perhaps this partly explains the difference in perception of heat/weather of different posters?

Not many microclimates on Oahu - wet side/dry side and only a small area where elevation makes a difference near downtown. That's about it.

[hotzcatz]

But at least Oahu is small enough that there's pretty much always a beach nearby. Gets really hot, swimming is good.

A lot of Oahu is getting covered in asphalt and concrete, though, that heats things up and keeps rain from getting to the aquifer as well.

There are a lot of folks putting solar water heating and solar electric panels on the roof. A lot of Hawaii Island relies on rainwater for their household water. I know of a few folks on Oahu who do, too, but they are a fairly small minority.

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

Originally Posted by telizabeth

From what I have read, there are many microclimates on the island... perhaps this partly explains the difference in perception of heat/weather of different posters?

Of course, rather than relying on the difference in perception of the weather from different posters, you could always check one of the official weather reporting stations in Hawaii. You could go to NOAA's National Weather site, which lets you enter specific city or zip code information. Or Weather Underground. I'm sure there's more.

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

Of course, rather than relying on the difference in perception of the weather from different posters, you could always check one of the official weather reporting stations in Hawaii. You could go to NOAA's National Weather site, which lets you enter specific city or zip code information. Or Weather Underground. I'm sure there's more.

You should spend some time on Oahu - the sites are on very unrealistic places and don't reflect reality (for instance, Honolulu Airport being the official reporting station).

You really need to live here to get a sense of the weather and not judge by weather reporting sites that don't take into account the Vog this weekend or wind speeds, etc.

[Jungjohann]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

You should spend some time on Oahu - the sites are on very unrealistic places and don't reflect reality (for instance, Honolulu Airport being the official reporting station).

You really need to live here to get a sense of the weather and not judge by weather reporting sites that don't take into account the Vog this weekend or wind speeds, etc.

That's right! It can be 82 degrees and sunny at the Airport at noon, with winds light and variable, clear skies, and, 12 hours later, be 74 degrees, winds gusting to 15 mph, with passing clouds, at Waimanalo!!!! It's a night and day difference.


Uuurrrppp, e kala mai i'au

[pj737]

Originally Posted by Jungjohann

That's right! It can be 82 degrees and sunny at the Airport at noon, with winds light and variable, clear skies, and, 12 hours later, be 74 degrees, winds gusting to 15 mph, with passing clouds, at Waimanalo!!!! It's a night and day difference.


Uuurrrppp, e kala mai i'au

And viper's 88 degree reading in downtown compared to the airport's 81 degrees is likely the result of him parking near his Pinnacle building where the sun's rays bounce off Capitol Place's reflective windows significantly increasing the temperature. Everyone knows standing in the sun with a mirror reflecting the sun's rays on you will increase temperature. Downtown has reflective windows EVERYWHERE. So temperatures can vary wildly within just a few city blocks.

At least most people have enough common sense to not go off personal and anecdotal "evidence" of our weather to draw any kind of realistic conclusion.

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

You should spend some time on Oahu - the sites are on very unrealistic places and don't reflect reality (for instance, Honolulu Airport being the official reporting station).

You really need to live here to get a sense of the weather and not judge by weather reporting sites that don't take into account the Vog this weekend or wind speeds, etc.

Well, if you mean that I need to live "here" as Oahu, then you're right, I don't. However, I'm going on six years living in Na'alehu on the Big Island, so I do live "here" as in Hawaii.

Telizabeth was having trouble trying to figure out the differences in opinion regarding the weather in various places. I thought that it may be more useful for her to consult some weather reporting sites. Yes, the weather in my zip code may vary depending on elevation and time of day, but at least being able to look at some data should be useful.

My husband is part of a national organization called CoCoRahs. It is made up of local, every-day people in scattered locations who report 24-hour rainfall accumulations every morning at 7:00 a.m. It is another way to get some real-time weather information.

[happy bunny]

You are correct that you will need to readjust your criteria for Oahu. I know you are not looking for an apartment but I thought I would go ahead and throw in my two cents. We moved here Sept 2015 and decided to try living in an apartment. We live near Moanalua Golf Course. It's nice and clean and even though there are several kids that live near us, it's relatively quiet. We rent a 2bd, 1ba for under $1700 month. No air conditioning but you get used to it. Nice elementary school right up our drive too. I drive to Diamond Head everyday for school and it usually takes about 15-20 get to the exit for UH Manoa. I always leave 1 hour before school and very rarely does it ever take me more than 40 minutes to get to Diamond Head. Also, if you are bringing your dog, start the quarantine process early on the mainland. That way when the time comes, you can bring your dog over with you or soon after. Good luck on your search!