Kapalaoa, HI

Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Kapalaoa is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 1.9 miles NE of Waikoloa Beach Resort, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96738.

Kapalaoa at a glance

State
Hawaii
County
Hawaii County
ZIP code
96738
Nearest town
Waikoloa Beach Resort (1.9 mi)
Time zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
19.9125, -155.8989

Weather in Kapalaoa now

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Kapalaoa weather by the hour

Kapalaoa weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kapalaoa

What is the weather usually like in Kapalaoa?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

63°71°79°86°94°82°68°Jan83°68°Feb83°70°Mar85°71°Apr85°72°May87°74°Jun88°75°Jul89°75°Aug88°75°Sep87°74°Oct86°73°Nov84°70°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan0.7"Feb0.9"Mar0.4"Apr0.5"May0.6"Jun0.2"Jul0.8"Aug0.6"Sep0.8"Oct0.7"Nov1.2"Dec

Best time to visit Kapalaoa: 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 Kapalaoa.

Kapalaoa weather month by month

January
82° 68°F
1.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
83° 68°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
83° 70°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
85° 71°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
85° 72°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
87° 74°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
88° 75°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
89° 75°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
88° 75°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
87° 74°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
86° 73°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
84° 70°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Kapalaoa through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:00 AM6:06 PM11 h 6 min
February6:51 AM6:24 PM11 h 33 min
March6:30 AM6:34 PM12 h 4 min
April6:04 AM6:42 PM12 h 38 min
May5:46 AM6:53 PM13 h 7 min
June5:43 AM7:05 PM13 h 22 min
July5:51 AM7:07 PM13 h 15 min
August6:02 AM6:53 PM12 h 50 min
September6:09 AM6:27 PM12 h 17 min
October6:17 AM6:01 PM11 h 43 min
November6:31 AM5:45 PM11 h 13 min
December6:49 AM5:48 PM10 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Kapalaoa?

Kapalaoa 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 Kapalaoa 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 Kapalaoa

The closest live webcam is Kapalaoa › South-west: Kuualii Fishpond - ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach - Anaehoomalu Bay, 1.0 miles E of Kapalaoa.

Kapalaoa › South-west: Kuualii Fishpond - ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach - Anaehoomalu BayKapalaoa · 1.0 mi EOn Windy
Kapalaoa: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & SpaKapalaoa · 1.2 mi NEOn Windy
Kailua-Kona › South-west: Kokua Kailua Downtown Village StrollKailua-Kona · 19.9 mi SOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory)unknown · 28.4 mi EOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Kea - Observatoryunknown · 28.5 mi EOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Kea Mt. from Mauna Loa Observatory (looking to North)unknown · 33.4 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Map of Kapalaoa, HI

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Questions about Kapalaoa

Where is Kapalaoa, HI?

Kapalaoa is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 1.9 miles NE of Waikoloa Beach Resort.

What county is Kapalaoa in?

Kapalaoa is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the ZIP code of Kapalaoa, HI?

The ZIP code for Kapalaoa is 96738.

What is the nearest town to Kapalaoa?

Waikoloa Beach Resort, 1.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kapalaoa?

Yes. The closest is Kapalaoa › South-west: Kuualii Fishpond - ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach - Anaehoomalu Bay, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kapalaoa?

August, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Kapalaoa?

February, with an average low of 68°F (20°C).

How much does it rain in Kapalaoa?

About 9.0 inches (228 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Kapalaoa?

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

When is the best time to visit Kapalaoa?

January to April, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Kapalaoa have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

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