Makalawena, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Makalawena is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 3.2 miles SE of Kaiminani, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96740.
Makalawena at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96740
- Nearest town
- Kaiminani (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.7953, -156.0294
Weather in Makalawena now
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Makalawena weather by the hour
Makalawena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Makalawena.
This week in Makalawena
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Makalawena
What is the weather usually like in Makalawena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 87°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 68°F average low
- 9.9 inprecipitation per year · 251 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Makalawena: December to March, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KAILUA KONA KE-AHOLE AP, HI US (USW00021510), adjusted for the elevation of Makalawena.
Makalawena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Makalawena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| March | 6:30 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:04 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 6:54 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:05 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:17 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Makalawena?
Makalawena has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 68°F (20°C).
It gets about 9.9 inches (251 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Makalawena is December to March. 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 Makalawena
The closest live webcam is Kailua-Kona › South-west: Kokua Kailua Downtown Village Stroll, 11.0 miles S of Makalawena.
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Questions about Makalawena
Where is Makalawena, HI?
Makalawena is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 3.2 miles SE of Kaiminani.
What county is Makalawena in?
Makalawena is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Makalawena, HI?
The ZIP code for Makalawena is 96740.
What is the nearest town to Makalawena?
Kaiminani, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Makalawena?
Yes. The closest is Kailua-Kona › South-west: Kokua Kailua Downtown Village Stroll, 11.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Makalawena?
August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Makalawena?
February, with an average low of 68°F (20°C).
How much does it rain in Makalawena?
About 9.9 inches (251 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Makalawena?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Makalawena?
December to March, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Makalawena have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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