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The difference in temperature patterns between Lihue and Kilauea is because of altitude. Kilauea is 364m above mean sea level and Lihue is 31m above mean sea level.

Given the elevations of the two location, the phase difference can be calculated by the average lapse rate of 6.5oC to every 1000m (.0065oC to 1m). The difference between both cities is 364m - 31m = 333m. Using the phase difference calculation, the difference of 333m would lead to a temperature difference of (333 * .0065) 2.1645oC.

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