Papaaloa, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Papaaloa is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 0.9 miles SW of Laupahoehoe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96780.
Papaaloa at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96780
- Nearest town
- Laupahoehoe (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.9789, -155.2211
Weather in Papaaloa now
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Papaaloa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Papaaloa.
This week in Papaaloa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Papaaloa
What is the weather usually like in Papaaloa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 61°F average low
- 148.2 inprecipitation per year · 3,764 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Papaaloa: December to February and May, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KIHALANI 132.5, HI US (USC00514459), adjusted for the elevation of Papaaloa.
Papaaloa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Papaaloa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 32 min |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 4 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 | 7:02 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:14 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| November | 6:28 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 Papaaloa?
Papaaloa has a tropical rainforest climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 61°F (16°C).
It gets about 148.2 inches (3,764 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Papaaloa 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 Papaaloa
The closest live webcam is Honomu › North, 10.3 miles SE of Papaaloa.
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Questions about Papaaloa
Where is Papaaloa, HI?
Papaaloa is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 0.9 miles SW of Laupahoehoe.
What county is Papaaloa in?
Papaaloa is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Papaaloa, HI?
The ZIP code for Papaaloa is 96780.
What is the nearest town to Papaaloa?
Laupahoehoe, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Papaaloa?
Yes. The closest is Honomu › North, 10.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Papaaloa?
September, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Papaaloa?
January, with an average low of 61°F (16°C).
How much does it rain in Papaaloa?
About 148.2 inches (3,764 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Papaaloa?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Papaaloa?
December to February and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Papaaloa have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
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