Kapaia, HI
Unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii
Kapaia is a small unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii. It is 1.4 miles E of Hanamaulu, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96766.
Kapaia at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Kauai County
- ZIP code
- 96766
- Nearest town
- Hanamaulu (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 21.9933, -159.3689
Weather in Kapaia now
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Kapaia weather by the hour
Kapaia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kapaia.
This week in Kapaia
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kapaia
What is the weather usually like in Kapaia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 66°F average low
- 36.2 inprecipitation per year · 920 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kapaia: January to April, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LIHUE WSO AP 1020.1, HI US (USW00022536), adjusted for the elevation of Kapaia.
Kapaia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kapaia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:10 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| September | 6:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 18 min |
| October | 6:32 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 40 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kapaia?
Kapaia has a tropical savanna climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 66°F (19°C).
It gets about 36.2 inches (920 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Kapaia 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 Kapaia
The closest live webcam is Niumalu › South: Kalapaki Beach - Kuki'i Point Lighthouse - Nawiliwili Bay, 2.5 miles SE of Kapaia.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kapaia.
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Questions about Kapaia
Where is Kapaia, HI?
Kapaia is an unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii, 1.4 miles E of Hanamaulu.
What county is Kapaia in?
Kapaia is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kapaia, HI?
The ZIP code for Kapaia is 96766.
What is the nearest town to Kapaia?
Hanamaulu, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kapaia?
Yes. The closest is Niumalu › South: Kalapaki Beach - Kuki'i Point Lighthouse - Nawiliwili Bay, 2.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kapaia?
August, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Kapaia?
January, with an average low of 66°F (19°C).
How much does it rain in Kapaia?
About 36.2 inches (920 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Kapaia?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kapaia?
January to April, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kapaia have?
Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).
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