Kalawao, HI
Unincorporated community in Maui County, Hawaii
Kalawao is a small unincorporated community in Maui County, Hawaii. It is 6.8 miles SW of Kaunakakai, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96742.
Kalawao at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Maui County
- ZIP code
- 96742
- Nearest town
- Kaunakakai (6.8 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 21.1803, -156.9511
Weather in Kalawao now
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Kalawao weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kalawao.
This week in Kalawao
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kalawao
What is the weather usually like in Kalawao?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 64°F average low
- 21.7 inprecipitation per year · 552 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kalawao: January–February and April–May, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOLOKAI AP, HI US (USW00022534), adjusted for the elevation of Kalawao.
Kalawao weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kalawao through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 41 min |
| May | 5:48 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 53 min |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 42 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 53 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kalawao?
Kalawao has a tropical savanna climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 64°F (18°C).
It gets about 21.7 inches (552 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Kalawao is January–February and April–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 Kalawao
The closest live webcam is Kapalua › South-west: Napili Kai Beach Resort - Napili Bay, 22.3 miles SE of Kalawao.
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Questions about Kalawao
Where is Kalawao, HI?
Kalawao is an unincorporated community in Maui County, Hawaii, 6.8 miles SW of Kaunakakai.
What county is Kalawao in?
Kalawao is in Maui County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kalawao, HI?
The ZIP code for Kalawao is 96742.
What is the nearest town to Kalawao?
Kaunakakai, 6.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kalawao?
Yes. The closest is Kapalua › South-west: Napili Kai Beach Resort - Napili Bay, 22.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kalawao?
September, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Kalawao?
January, with an average low of 64°F (18°C).
How much does it rain in Kalawao?
About 21.7 inches (552 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Kalawao?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kalawao?
January–February and April–May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kalawao have?
Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).
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