The Island of Oahu

The Island of Oahu


Some basic facts about Oahu. The Island is about 1500 square kilometres big, with the North to South length being around 70 km and East to West about 50km

There is a main coastal road circling the Island which in total is around 230 km long. Most roads are of good condition and there are some highways – autobahn type – around and through Honolulu and Waikiki and also to some places around the island.

The total number of people living on Oahu is around 900.000 with Honolulu being home to about 400.000.

The highest Mountain is Mount Kaala with around 1200 meters.

Given the geographical location 20 degrees above the equator and a bit closer to the Equator than, for example, the southern tip of California, the weather tends to be warm and pleasant. Maximum day temperatures are around the high 20ties and the night time temperatures vary around the 20 degrees, somewhere between 18 and 22.

Rainfall is more frequent between October and March (around 10 days per month with rain) whilst the dry season is May to August with an average of 6 to 7 days per month with rain.

The Island came into existence by way of volcanic eruption and hence most of the hills and mountains are clear of trees. However, the ‘flatter’ parts of the inland, Leilehua or Schofield Plateau are the centre of agricultural activity with Pineapples being a dominant feature (the Doles company is located here)