Kawaihae, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Kawaihae is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 5.8 miles S of Puako, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96743.
Kawaihae at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96743
- Nearest town
- Puako (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 20.0411, -155.8306
Weather in Kawaihae now
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Kawaihae weather by the hour
Kawaihae weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kawaihae.
This week in Kawaihae
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kawaihae
What is the weather usually like in Kawaihae?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 68°F average low
- 9.0 inprecipitation per year · 228 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kawaihae: 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 Kawaihae.
Kawaihae weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kawaihae through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| March | 6:30 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:05 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:07 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:17 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kawaihae?
Kawaihae 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 Kawaihae 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 Kawaihae
The closest live webcam is Kapalaoa: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 8.8 miles SW of Kawaihae.
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Questions about Kawaihae
Where is Kawaihae, HI?
Kawaihae is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 5.8 miles S of Puako.
What county is Kawaihae in?
Kawaihae is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kawaihae, HI?
The ZIP code for Kawaihae is 96743.
What is the nearest town to Kawaihae?
Puako, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kawaihae?
Yes. The closest is Kapalaoa: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 8.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kawaihae?
August, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Kawaihae?
February, with an average low of 68°F (20°C).
How much does it rain in Kawaihae?
About 9.0 inches (228 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Kawaihae?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kawaihae?
January to April, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kawaihae have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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