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Rule Rainbow Chaser

Wailea - Rainbow Chaser - Hawaii

Kīhei, Hawaii, United States

Sun breaking through rain — perfect rainbow conditions

Currently

Real-time conditions
Rainbow Probability
0%
Sun Elevation-35.4° (Astronomical night)
Precipitation0.0mm
Rain0.0mm
Showers0.0mm

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Pacific/Honolulu
Next opportunity
Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Wailea
Tomorrow · 09:00–10:00 · 1h window
Medium confidence
53%
🌈Rainbow Probability70%
Sun Elevation: 30.5° (Daylight)
Precipitation: 0.0mm
Rain: 0.0mm
Showers: 0.0mm
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Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Wailea
Tomorrow · 16:00–18:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:65-70%
Low
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Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Wailea
Fri, Mar 6 · 09:00–10:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:70%
Medium
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Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Wailea
Mon, Mar 9 · 08:00–10:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:65-70%
Low
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Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Wailea
Mon, Mar 9 · 16:00–17:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:70%
Low
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Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Wailea
Tue, Mar 10 · 08:00–10:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:70%
Low
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Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Wailea
Wed, Mar 11 · 08:00–10:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:60-70%
Low
+3 more windows in the next 10 days

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast tracks Hawaii's world-famous rainbow conditions. We analyze sun position, precipitation patterns, cloud breaks, and visibility to predict when and where rainbows are most likely to appear.

Hawaii sees more rainbows than almost anywhere else on Earth. The combination of consistent trade winds, abundant tropical showers, and reliable sunshine creates the perfect recipe. In Hawaiian culture, rainbows (ānuenue) hold deep spiritual significance—they're even on the state license plate.

What makes Hawaii special for rainbow photography:

  • Frequency - Trade wind showers and sunshine create multiple daily rainbow opportunities
  • Dramatic backdrops - Volcanic peaks, waterfalls, and tropical valleys frame the arcs
  • Double rainbows - Common in Hawaii due to intense tropical light
  • Accessibility - Rainbows appear frequently in easily-reached locations

Rainbows are most common in the morning and late afternoon when sun angle is optimal. The windward (east/north) sides of islands see more rain and therefore more rainbows. Look for conditions where sun breaks through behind you while rain falls ahead—our forecast helps identify these alignments. The Hana Highway on Maui and Hilo on the Big Island are particularly reliable rainbow zones.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour
6matching hours in the next 95 hoursJump to next match
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Pacific/Honolulu
Rainbow Probability
≥ 60.0%
Visibility
≥ 8000.0m
Tue, Mar 3
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How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Rainbow Probability mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time
Pacific/Honolulu
Precipitation Chance
%
Rainfall
mm
Showers
mm
Solar Elevation
°
Sunshine Duration
seconds
Total Cloud Coverage
%
Total Precipitation
mm
Wed, Mar 4 Sunrise 06:42 Sunset 18:31
21:00 ☾
26% 0mm 0.01mm -35° 0seconds 42% 0mm
22:00 ☾
13% 0mm 0mm -49° 0seconds 20% 0mm
23:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0.01mm -62° 0seconds 7% 0mm
Thu, Mar 5 Sunrise 06:42 Sunset 18:31
24:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0.01mm -73° 0seconds 6% 0mm
01:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0.02mm -74° 0seconds 10% 0.06mm
02:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0.02mm -65° 0seconds 19% 0.06mm
03:00 ☾
1% 0mm 0.02mm -52° 0seconds 23% 0mm
04:00 ☾
2% 0mm 0.02mm -39° 0seconds 24% 0.06mm
05:00 ☾
3% 0mm 0.02mm -25° 0seconds 19% 0.06mm
06:00 ☾
2% 0mm 0.01mm -11° 0seconds 24% 0.06mm
07:00 ☾
1% 0mm 0.01mm 3.4° 0seconds 41% 0.06mm
08:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0.01mm 17° 0seconds 51% 0.06mm
09:00 ☾
1% 0mm 0mm 30° 3600seconds 42% 0mm
10:00 ☾
2% 0mm 0mm 43° 3600seconds 45% 0mm
11:00 ☾
3% 0mm 0.01mm 54° 3600seconds 48% 0mm
12:00 ☾
2% 0mm 0.01mm 62° 3600seconds 65% 0mm
13:00 ☾
1% 0mm 0.02mm 63° 3600seconds 72% 0.06mm
14:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0.02mm 57° 3600seconds 77% 0.06mm
15:00 ☾
2% 0mm 0.01mm 46° 3600seconds 66% 0mm
16:00 ☾
5% 0mm 0.02mm 34° 3600seconds 37% 0mm
17:00 ☾
7% 0mm 0.01mm 20° 3600seconds 23% 0.06mm
18:00 ☾
18% 0mm 0mm 6.7° 3600seconds 19% 0.06mm
19:00 ☾
28% 0mm 0.01mm -7.3° 3600seconds 7% 0.06mm
20:00 ☾
39% 0mm 0.01mm -21° 3600seconds 5% 0.06mm
21:00 ☾
26% 0mm 0.01mm -35° 0seconds 5% 0mm
22:00 ☾
13% 0mm 0.01mm -49° 0seconds 62% 0mm
23:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0.01mm -62° 0seconds 98% 0.06mm
Fri, Mar 6 Sunrise 06:41 Sunset 18:31
24:00 ☾
13% 0mm 0.01mm -72° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
01:00 ☾
26% 0mm 0.01mm -74° 0seconds 99% 0.06mm
02:00 ☾
39% 0mm 0.01mm -65° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
03:00 ☾
33% 0mm 0.01mm -52° 0seconds 95% 0mm
04:00 ☾
28% 0mm 0.01mm -39° 0seconds 80% 0mm
05:00 ☾
22% 0mm 0mm -25° 0seconds 11% 0mm
06:00 ☾
30% 0mm 0mm -11° 0seconds 33% 0mm
07:00 ☾
38% 0mm 0mm 3.6° 0seconds 26% 0.06mm
08:00 ☾
46% 0mm 0mm 17° 0seconds 9% 0.06mm
09:00 ☾
40% 0mm 0mm 31° 3600seconds 61% 0mm
10:00 ☾
34% 0mm 0.01mm 43° 3600seconds 23% 0mm
11:00 ☾
28% 0.01mm 0mm 55° 3600seconds 48% 0mm
12:00 ☾
37% 0mm 0.02mm 62° 3600seconds 83% 0mm
13:00 ☾
47% 0mm 0mm 63° 3600seconds 100% 0mm
14:00 ☾
56% 0mm 0.02mm 57° 3600seconds 100% 0.06mm
15:00 ☾
43% 0mm 0.02mm 46° 3600seconds 100% 0mm
16:00 ☾
31% 0mm 0.01mm 34° 3600seconds 100% 0mm
17:00 ☾
18% 0mm 0.01mm 20° 3600seconds 97% 0.06mm
18:00 ☾
25% 0mm 0.02mm 6.8° 3600seconds 67% 0.06mm
19:00 ☾
32% 0mm 0.02mm -7.2° 3600seconds 46% 0.06mm
20:00 ☾
39% 0mm 0.02mm -21° 3600seconds 24% 0.13mm
21:00 ☾
26% 0mm 0.03mm -35° 0seconds 18% 0mm
22:00 ☾
13% 0mm 0.05mm -49° 0seconds 10% 0.06mm
23:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0.03mm -62° 0seconds 3% 0.13mm
Sat, Mar 7 Sunrise 06:41 Sunset 18:32
24:00 ☾
13% 0mm 0.01mm -72° 0seconds 5% 0.13mm
01:00 ☾
26% 0mm 0.01mm -73° 0seconds 10% 0.13mm
02:00 ☾
39% 0mm 0.01mm -64° 0seconds 99% 0.13mm
03:00 ☾
26% 0.007mm 0.007mm -52° 1200seconds 93% 0.08mm
04:00 ☾
13% 0.01mm 0.003mm -38° 2400seconds 87% 0.04mm
05:00 ☾
0% 0.02mm 0mm -24° 3600seconds 82% 0mm
06:00 ☾
0% 0.01mm 0mm -10° 3600seconds 87% 0.02mm
07:00 ☾
0% 0.007mm 0mm 3.8° 3600seconds 92% 0.04mm
08:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm 17° 3600seconds 98% 0.06mm
09:00 ☾
1% 0.003mm 0mm 31° 3600seconds 97% 0.04mm
10:00 ☾
2% 0.007mm 0mm 44° 3600seconds 96% 0.02mm
11:00 ☾
3% 0.01mm 0mm 55° 3600seconds 95% 0mm
12:00 ☾
2% 0.007mm 0mm 63° 3600seconds 73% 0mm
13:00 ☾
1% 0.003mm 0mm 64° 3600seconds 51% 0mm
14:00 ☾
0% 0mm 0mm 57° 3600seconds 29% 0mm
15:00 ☾
0% 0.007mm 0mm 46° 2400seconds 53% 0mm
16:00 ☾
0% 0.01mm 0mm 34° 1200seconds 76% 0mm
17:00 ☾
0% 0.02mm 0mm 21° 0seconds 100% 0mm
18:00 ☾
13% 0.02mm 0.003mm 6.9° 0seconds 100% 0.02mm
19:00 ☾
26% 0.01mm 0.007mm -7.1° 0seconds 100% 0.04mm
20:00 ☾
39% 0.01mm 0.01mm -21° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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