Papai, HI
Historical community (former settlement) in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Papai is a historical community (former settlement) in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 6.4 miles W of Hilo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96749.
Papai at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96749
- Nearest town
- Hilo (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.6950, -154.9844
Weather in Papai now
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Papai weather by the hour
Papai weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Papai.
This week in Papai
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Papai
What is the weather usually like in Papai?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 64°F average low
- 120.4 inprecipitation per year · 3,058 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Papai: January to March and May, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HILO INTL AP, HI US (USW00021504), adjusted for the elevation of Papai.
Papai weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Papai through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 6:20 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| March | 6:26 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:01 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:13 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 5:44 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Papai?
Papai has a tropical rainforest climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 64°F (18°C).
It gets about 120.4 inches (3,058 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Papai is January to March 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 Papai
The closest live webcam is Honomu › North, 14.7 miles NW of Papai.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Papai.
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Questions about Papai
Where is Papai, HI?
Papai is a historical community (former settlement) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 6.4 miles W of Hilo.
What county is Papai in?
Papai is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Papai, HI?
The ZIP code for Papai is 96749.
What is the nearest town to Papai?
Hilo, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Papai?
Yes. The closest is Honomu › North, 14.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Papai?
September, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Papai?
January, with an average low of 64°F (18°C).
How much does it rain in Papai?
About 120.4 inches (3,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Papai?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Papai?
January to March and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Papai have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
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