Kawaihau, HI
Unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii
Kawaihau is a small unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii. It is 1.1 miles S of Kapaa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96746.
Kawaihau at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Kauai County
- ZIP code
- 96746
- Nearest town
- Kapaa (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 22.1036, -159.3494
Weather in Kawaihau now
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Kawaihau weather by the hour
Kawaihau weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kawaihau.
This week in Kawaihau
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kawaihau
What is the weather usually like in Kawaihau?
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 Kawaihau: 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 Kawaihau.
Kawaihau weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kawaihau through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| August | 6:13 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 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kawaihau?
Kawaihau 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 Kawaihau 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 Kawaihau
The closest live webcam is Niumalu › South: Kalapaki Beach - Kuki'i Point Lighthouse - Nawiliwili Bay, 9.8 miles S of Kawaihau.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kawaihau.
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Questions about Kawaihau
Where is Kawaihau, HI?
Kawaihau is an unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii, 1.1 miles S of Kapaa.
What county is Kawaihau in?
Kawaihau is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kawaihau, HI?
The ZIP code for Kawaihau is 96746.
What is the nearest town to Kawaihau?
Kapaa, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kawaihau?
Yes. The closest is Niumalu › South: Kalapaki Beach - Kuki'i Point Lighthouse - Nawiliwili Bay, 9.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kawaihau?
August, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Kawaihau?
January, with an average low of 66°F (19°C).
How much does it rain in Kawaihau?
About 36.2 inches (920 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Kawaihau?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kawaihau?
January to April, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kawaihau have?
Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).
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