Kapaahu, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Kapaahu is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 2.7 miles NE of Kalapana, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96778.
Kapaahu at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96778
- Nearest town
- Kalapana (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.3417, -155.0139
Weather in Kapaahu now
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Kapaahu weather by the hour
Kapaahu weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kapaahu.
This week in Kapaahu
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kapaahu
What is the weather usually like in Kapaahu?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 56°F average low
- 229.1 inprecipitation per year · 5,819 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kapaahu: November to February, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLENWOOD #2 55.4, HI US (USC00510746), adjusted for the elevation of Kapaahu.
Kapaahu weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kapaahu through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:00 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:13 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kapaahu?
Kapaahu has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 56°F (13°C).
It gets about 229.1 inches (5,819 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Kapaahu is November to February. 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 Kapaahu
The closest live webcam is Mountain View: Kīlauea volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō east flank, 5.6 miles NW of Kapaahu.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kapaahu.
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Map of Kapaahu, HI
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Questions about Kapaahu
Where is Kapaahu, HI?
Kapaahu is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 2.7 miles NE of Kalapana.
What county is Kapaahu in?
Kapaahu is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kapaahu, HI?
The ZIP code for Kapaahu is 96778.
What is the nearest town to Kapaahu?
Kalapana, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kapaahu?
Yes. The closest is Mountain View: Kīlauea volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō east flank, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kapaahu?
September, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Kapaahu?
February, with an average low of 56°F (13°C).
How much does it rain in Kapaahu?
About 229.1 inches (5,819 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Kapaahu?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kapaahu?
November to February, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kapaahu have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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