Kapalawai, HI
Unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii
Kapalawai is a small unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii. It is 1.2 miles E of Pakala Village, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96796.
Kapalawai at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Kauai County
- ZIP code
- 96796
- Nearest town
- Pakala Village (1.2 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 21.9489, -159.6572
Weather in Kapalawai now
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Kapalawai weather by the hour
Kapalawai weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kapalawai.
This week in Kapalawai
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kapalawai
What is the weather usually like in Kapalawai?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 87°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 62°F average low
- 23.4 inprecipitation per year · 594 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kapalawai: January to April, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAIMEA 947, HI US (USC00519629), adjusted for the elevation of Kapalawai.
Kapalawai weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kapalawai through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| August | 6:15 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| September | 6:24 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 18 min |
| October | 6:33 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 41 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kapalawai?
Kapalawai has a tropical savanna climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 62°F (16°C).
It gets about 23.4 inches (594 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Kapalawai 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 Kapalawai
The closest live webcam is Poipu › South-east: Kiahuna Beach - Kala Kai Point, 13.5 miles E of Kapalawai.
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Questions about Kapalawai
Where is Kapalawai, HI?
Kapalawai is an unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii, 1.2 miles E of Pakala Village.
What county is Kapalawai in?
Kapalawai is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kapalawai, HI?
The ZIP code for Kapalawai is 96796.
What is the nearest town to Kapalawai?
Pakala Village, 1.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kapalawai?
Yes. The closest is Poipu › South-east: Kiahuna Beach - Kala Kai Point, 13.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kapalawai?
August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kapalawai?
February, with an average low of 62°F (16°C).
How much does it rain in Kapalawai?
About 23.4 inches (594 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Kapalawai?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kapalawai?
January to April, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kapalawai have?
Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).
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