Hakalau, HI

Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Hakalau is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 2.4 miles SE of Honomu, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96728.

Hakalau at a glance

State
Hawaii
County
Hawaii County
ZIP code
96728
Nearest town
Honomu (2.4 mi)
Time zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
19.8997, -155.1292

Weather in Hakalau now

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Hakalau weather by the hour

Hakalau weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hakalau.

This week in Hakalau

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hakalau

What is the weather usually like in Hakalau?

Af
Tropical rainforest climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

56°64°71°79°86°76°61°Jan76°61°Feb76°62°Mar77°63°Apr78°65°May79°66°Jun80°67°Jul81°67°Aug81°67°Sep80°67°Oct78°65°Nov76°63°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.4"Jan12.6"Feb17.3"Mar14.6"Apr7.8"May6.5"Jun12.1"Jul16.9"Aug7.3"Sep11.0"Oct16.3"Nov15.5"Dec

Best time to visit Hakalau: December to February and May, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KIHALANI 132.5, HI US (USC00514459), adjusted for the elevation of Hakalau.

Hakalau weather month by month

January
76° 61°F
10.4 in of rain · 12 wet days
February
76° 61°F
12.6 in of rain · 13 wet days
March
76° 62°F
17.3 in of rain · 16 wet days
April
77° 63°F
14.6 in of rain · 17 wet days
May
78° 65°F
7.8 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
79° 66°F
6.5 in of rain · 15 wet days
July
80° 67°F
12.1 in of rain · 17 wet days
August
81° 67°F
16.9 in of rain · 17 wet days
September
81° 67°F
7.3 in of rain · 13 wet days
October
80° 67°F
11.0 in of rain · 14 wet days
November
78° 65°F
16.3 in of rain · 14 wet days
December
76° 63°F
15.5 in of rain · 14 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Hakalau through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:56 AM6:03 PM11 h 6 min
February6:48 AM6:21 PM11 h 33 min
March6:27 AM6:31 PM12 h 4 min
April6:01 AM6:39 PM12 h 38 min
May5:43 AM6:50 PM13 h 7 min
June5:40 AM7:02 PM13 h 22 min
July5:48 AM7:04 PM13 h 15 min
August5:59 AM6:50 PM12 h 50 min
September6:06 AM6:24 PM12 h 17 min
October6:14 AM5:58 PM11 h 43 min
November6:28 AM5:42 PM11 h 13 min
December6:46 AM5:45 PM10 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).

What is the weather like in Hakalau?

Hakalau has a tropical rainforest climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 61°F (16°C).

It gets about 148.2 inches (3,764 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Hakalau is December to February and May. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Hakalau

The closest live webcam is Honomu › North, 2.3 miles SE of Hakalau.

Honomu › NorthHonomu · 2.3 mi SEOn Windy
Honomu › WestHonomu · 2.3 mi SEOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Kea - Observatoryunknown · 22.8 mi WOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory)unknown · 22.8 mi WOn Windy
Volcano › South: Uekahuna - Halemaumau Crater - Kīlauea Crater - Kīlauea - Hale Ma'uma'u Volcano CraterVolcano · 34.7 mi SOn Windy
Mountain View: Kīlauea volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō east flankMountain View · 35.3 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hakalau.

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Map of Hakalau, HI

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Questions about Hakalau

Where is Hakalau, HI?

Hakalau is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 2.4 miles SE of Honomu.

What county is Hakalau in?

Hakalau is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the ZIP code of Hakalau, HI?

The ZIP code for Hakalau is 96728.

What is the nearest town to Hakalau?

Honomu, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Hakalau?

Yes. The closest is Honomu › North, 2.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Hakalau?

September, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Hakalau?

January, with an average low of 61°F (16°C).

How much does it rain in Hakalau?

About 148.2 inches (3,764 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Hakalau?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Hakalau?

December to February and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Hakalau have?

Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).

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