Puaakala, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Puaakala is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 14.3 miles NE of Laupahoehoe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96710.
Puaakala at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96710
- Nearest town
- Laupahoehoe (14.3 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.7900, -155.3347
Weather in Puaakala now
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Puaakala weather by the hour
Puaakala weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Puaakala.
This week in Puaakala
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Puaakala
What is the weather usually like in Puaakala?
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 Puaakala: 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 Puaakala.
Puaakala weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Puaakala through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| June | 5:41 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:15 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:43 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Puaakala?
Puaakala 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 Puaakala 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 Puaakala
The closest live webcam is Hawaii: Mauna Kea - Observatory, 9.1 miles W of Puaakala.
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Questions about Puaakala
Where is Puaakala, HI?
Puaakala is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 14.3 miles NE of Laupahoehoe.
What county is Puaakala in?
Puaakala is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Puaakala, HI?
The ZIP code for Puaakala is 96710.
What is the nearest town to Puaakala?
Laupahoehoe, 14.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Puaakala?
Yes. The closest is Hawaii: Mauna Kea - Observatory, 9.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Puaakala?
September, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Puaakala?
January, with an average low of 61°F (16°C).
How much does it rain in Puaakala?
About 148.2 inches (3,764 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Puaakala?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Puaakala?
December to February and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Puaakala have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
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