In fact the mean elevation of Hawai`i is 3,030 feet above sea level. It ranks tenth among the 50 states. Of course, the lowest points in Hawai`i are sea level at the Pacific Ocean. The highest point in the state is located in Hawai`i County on the island of Hawai`i, the big island. Mauna Kea rises 13,796 feet above sea level in the northeastern part of the island, about 99 miles west of Hilo. It's surrounded by Mauna Kea Forest Reserve.
http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/mapcom/hi_mapscom.htm
Mauna Kea. At 13,796 feet, Mauna Kea is the top of the Big Island. In fact, its the highest point in all of Hawaii. By day or by night, this spot offers some of the most amazing views you'll ever see anywhere—and it's often missed by visitors. Before I got there, I had no idea that a place like this existed on the Big Island.
http://www.best-big-island-hawaii.com/mauna-kea.html
The World's Highest City. The highest, most notable true city is the mining town of La Rinconada, Peru. The community sits high in the Andes at an elevation of 16,700 feet (5100 meters) above sea level and is home to a gold rush population of somewhere around 30,000 to 50,000 people.
https://www.thoughtco.com/highest-cities-in-the-world-1434524
The World's Highest Capital and Large Urban Area. La Paz is the capital of Bolivia and sits at a very high elevation - about 11,975 feet (3650 meters) above sea level. La Paz is the highest capital city on the planet, beating Quito, Ecuador for the honor by 2000 feet (800 meters). The greater La Paz metropolitan area is home to more than 2.3 million people who live at a very high altitude.
https://www.thoughtco.com/highest-cities-in-the-world-1434524
In Haleakala National Park on the island of Maui in Hawaii, Haleakala is 10,023 feet (3,055 m) high, making it the 18th highest island point in the the world and the 2nd tallest point of USA islands. Haleakala also takes the prize as 18th for the list of U.S. National Parks by highest elevation. Photo #8 by The Q.
http://www.lovethesepics.com/2013/01/top-20-highest-points-on-islands-worldwide-41-pics/
Temperature in Hawaii is very dependent on elevation. Which ever hamlet or housing area has the highest elevation is most likely going to be the coldest. The observatories would be the coldest since they are the highest.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/hawaii/686145-coldest-town-hawaii.html
Download a PDF version of this map. Hawaii Island is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain with climatic contrasts across its 7 main regions: Kona, Hilo, Kohala Coast, North Kohala, the Hamakua Coast, Puna and Kau. Hawaii Island is 4,028 sq. miles, so big in fact, the other Hawaiian Islands could fit on it nearly twice.
https://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/about/geography
This is a list of high points for the top 20 islands in the world ordered by their highest point. As we did to illustrate the 20 U.S. National Parks by elevation, including the 20 highest points found in that park, here starting at #20 and counting down to #1 we show the immense diversity of islands.
http://www.lovethesepics.com/2013/01/top-20-highest-points-on-islands-worldwide-41-pics/
Hawaii Island Geography & Maps. Hawaii Island is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain with climatic contrasts across its 7 main regions: Kona, Hilo, Kohala Coast, North Kohala, the Hamakua Coast, Puna and Kau. Hawaii Island is 4,028 sq. miles, so big in fact, the other Hawaiian Islands could fit on it nearly twice.
https://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/about/geography
Let's say I wanted to find the highest elevation/coldest settled town or village in Hawaii. I imagine it's probably on either Maui or the Big Island.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/hawaii/686145-coldest-town-hawaii.html
highest elevation on big island where someone lives
Mauna Kea is the highest elevation on big island where someone lives.