Kaau, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Kaau is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 3.3 miles E of Kukuihaele, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96727.
Kaau at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96727
- Nearest town
- Kukuihaele (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 20.1092, -155.6114
Weather in Kaau now
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Kaau weather by the hour
Kaau weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kaau.
This week in Kaau
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kaau
What is the weather usually like in Kaau?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 68°F average low
- 9.0 inprecipitation per year · 228 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kaau: January to April, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PUUKOHOLA HEIAU 98.1, HI US (USC00518422), adjusted for the elevation of Kaau.
Kaau weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kaau through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| March | 6:29 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:06 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 51 min |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:16 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kaau?
Kaau has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 68°F (20°C).
It gets about 9.0 inches (228 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Kaau is January to April. 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 Kaau
The closest live webcam is Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory), 21.5 miles SE of Kaau.
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Questions about Kaau
Where is Kaau, HI?
Kaau is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 3.3 miles E of Kukuihaele.
What county is Kaau in?
Kaau is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kaau, HI?
The ZIP code for Kaau is 96727.
What is the nearest town to Kaau?
Kukuihaele, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kaau?
Yes. The closest is Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory), 21.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kaau?
August, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kaau?
February, with an average low of 68°F (20°C).
How much does it rain in Kaau?
About 9.0 inches (228 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Kaau?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kaau?
January to April, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kaau have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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