Kukui, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Kukui is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 1.4 miles NE of Kurtistown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96760.
Kukui at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96760
- Nearest town
- Kurtistown (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.5769, -155.0911
Weather in Kukui now
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Kukui weather by the hour
Kukui weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kukui.
This week in Kukui
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kukui
What is the weather usually like in Kukui?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 61°F average low
- 151.2 inprecipitation per year · 3,840 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kukui: December to February and May, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HILO 5 S, HI US (USW00021515), adjusted for the elevation of Kukui.
Kukui weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kukui through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:01 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:13 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Kukui?
Kukui has a tropical rainforest climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 61°F (16°C).
It gets about 151.2 inches (3,840 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Kukui 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 Kukui
The closest live webcam is Mountain View: Kīlauea volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō east flank, 12.8 miles S of Kukui.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kukui.
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Questions about Kukui
Where is Kukui, HI?
Kukui is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 1.4 miles NE of Kurtistown.
What county is Kukui in?
Kukui is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Kukui, HI?
The ZIP code for Kukui is 96760.
What is the nearest town to Kukui?
Kurtistown, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Kukui?
Yes. The closest is Mountain View: Kīlauea volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō east flank, 12.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Kukui?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Kukui?
January, with an average low of 61°F (16°C).
How much does it rain in Kukui?
About 151.2 inches (3,840 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Kukui?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Kukui?
December to February and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kukui have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
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