Makahalau, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Makahalau is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 5.3 miles NW of Waimea, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96727.
Makahalau at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96727
- Nearest town
- Waimea (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.9761, -155.5517
Weather in Makahalau now
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Makahalau weather by the hour
Makahalau weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Makahalau.
This week in Makahalau
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Makahalau
What is the weather usually like in Makahalau?
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 Makahalau: 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 Makahalau.
Makahalau weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Makahalau through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:02 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:06 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:16 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Makahalau?
Makahalau 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 Makahalau 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 Makahalau
The closest live webcam is Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory), 11.6 miles SE of Makahalau.
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Questions about Makahalau
Where is Makahalau, HI?
Makahalau is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 5.3 miles NW of Waimea.
What county is Makahalau in?
Makahalau is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Makahalau, HI?
The ZIP code for Makahalau is 96727.
What is the nearest town to Makahalau?
Waimea, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Makahalau?
Yes. The closest is Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory), 11.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Makahalau?
August, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Makahalau?
March, with an average low of 56°F (13°C).
How much does it rain in Makahalau?
About 90.4 inches (2,296 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Makahalau?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Makahalau?
December to February and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Makahalau have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
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