Kaunene, HI

Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Kaunene is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 4.8 miles NW of Honaunau-Napoopoo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96726.

Kaunene at a glance

State
Hawaii
County
Hawaii County
ZIP code
96726
Nearest town
Honaunau-Napoopoo (4.8 mi)
Time zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
19.4214, -155.7797

Weather in Kaunene now

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Kaunene weather by the hour

Kaunene weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Kaunene

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kaunene

What is the weather usually like in Kaunene?

Aw
Tropical savanna climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

52°60°68°75°83°74°57°Jan74°57°Feb74°58°Mar74°60°Apr75°61°May75°63°Jun77°64°Jul78°64°Aug77°63°Sep77°62°Oct76°60°Nov75°58°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.1"Feb3.0"Mar2.5"Apr3.2"May2.8"Jun3.3"Jul3.4"Aug4.7"Sep3.7"Oct2.4"Nov2.5"Dec

Best time to visit Kaunene: November to February, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OPIHIHALE #2 24.1, HI US (USC00517166), adjusted for the elevation of Kaunene.

Kaunene weather month by month

January
74° 57°F
2.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
74° 57°F
2.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
74° 58°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
74° 60°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
75° 61°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
75° 63°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
77° 64°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
78° 64°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
77° 63°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
October
77° 62°F
3.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
76° 60°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
75° 58°F
2.5 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Kaunene through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:58 AM6:06 PM11 h 7 min
February6:50 AM6:24 PM11 h 33 min
March6:29 AM6:33 PM12 h 4 min
April6:04 AM6:42 PM12 h 38 min
May5:46 AM6:52 PM13 h 5 min
June5:43 AM7:03 PM13 h 20 min
July5:52 AM7:05 PM13 h 13 min
August6:02 AM6:52 PM12 h 49 min
September6:09 AM6:26 PM12 h 17 min
October6:16 AM6:01 PM11 h 44 min
November6:30 AM5:45 PM11 h 15 min
December6:48 AM5:48 PM11 h 0 min

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

What is the weather like in Kaunene?

Kaunene has a tropical savanna climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 57°F (14°C).

It gets about 36.2 inches (919 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Kaunene 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 Kaunene

The closest live webcam is Hawaii: Mauna Kea Mt. from Mauna Loa Observatory (looking to North), 15.5 miles NE of Kaunene.

Hawaii: Mauna Kea Mt. from Mauna Loa Observatory (looking to North)unknown · 15.5 mi NEOn Windy
Kailua-Kona › South-west: Kokua Kailua Downtown Village StrollKailua-Kona · 20.6 mi NWOn Windy
Volcano › South: Uekahuna - Halemaumau Crater - Kīlauea Crater - Kīlauea - Hale Ma'uma'u Volcano CraterVolcano · 32.0 mi EOn Windy
Volcano: KīlaueaVolcano · 32.4 mi EOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Kea - Observatoryunknown · 34.3 mi NEOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory)unknown · 34.4 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Kaunene

Where is Kaunene, HI?

Kaunene is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 4.8 miles NW of Honaunau-Napoopoo.

What county is Kaunene in?

Kaunene is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the ZIP code of Kaunene, HI?

The ZIP code for Kaunene is 96726.

What is the nearest town to Kaunene?

Honaunau-Napoopoo, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kaunene?

Yes. The closest is Hawaii: Mauna Kea Mt. from Mauna Loa Observatory (looking to North), 15.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kaunene?

August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Kaunene?

January, with an average low of 57°F (14°C).

How much does it rain in Kaunene?

About 36.2 inches (919 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Kaunene?

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

When is the best time to visit Kaunene?

November to February, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Kaunene have?

Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).

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