Kukaiau, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Kukaiau is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 1.5 miles W of Paauilo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96776.
Kukaiau at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96776
- Nearest town
- Paauilo (1.5 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 20.0328, -155.3503
Weather in Kukaiau now
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Kukaiau weather by the hour
Kukaiau weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kukaiau.
This week in Kukaiau
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kukaiau
What is the weather usually like in Kukaiau?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 83°F average high
- Marchcoldest month · 56°F average low
- 90.4 inprecipitation per year · 2,296 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kukaiau: December to February and May, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PAAUILO 221, HI US (USC00517312), adjusted for the elevation of Kukaiau.
Kukaiau weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kukaiau through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:51 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:05 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:15 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kukaiau?
Kukaiau has a tropical rainforest climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is March, with average lows of 56°F (13°C).
It gets about 90.4 inches (2,296 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Kukaiau is December to February and May. 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 Kukaiau
The closest live webcam is Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory), 16.3 miles SW of Kukaiau.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kukaiau.
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Questions about Kukaiau
Where is Kukaiau, HI?
Kukaiau is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 1.5 miles W of Paauilo.
What county is Kukaiau in?
Kukaiau is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kukaiau, HI?
The ZIP code for Kukaiau is 96776.
What is the nearest town to Kukaiau?
Paauilo, 1.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kukaiau?
Yes. The closest is Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory), 16.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kukaiau?
August, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Kukaiau?
March, with an average low of 56°F (13°C).
How much does it rain in Kukaiau?
About 90.4 inches (2,296 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Kukaiau?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kukaiau?
December to February and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kukaiau have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
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