Punaluu, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Punaluu is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 4.6 miles NE of Pahala, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96777.
Punaluu at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96777
- Nearest town
- Pahala (4.6 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.1392, -155.5072
Weather in Punaluu now
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Punaluu weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Punaluu.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Punaluu
What is the weather usually like in Punaluu?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 65°F average low
- 35.2 inprecipitation per year · 895 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Punaluu: January–February, April and June, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEA MTN 12.15, HI US (USC00518600), adjusted for the elevation of Punaluu.
Punaluu weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Punaluu through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 48 min |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 16 min |
| October | 6:15 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Punaluu?
Punaluu has a tropical savanna climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 65°F (18°C).
It gets about 35.2 inches (895 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Punaluu is January–February, April and June. 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 Punaluu
The closest live webcam is Volcano: Kīlauea, 23.6 miles NE of Punaluu.
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Questions about Punaluu
Where is Punaluu, HI?
Punaluu is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 4.6 miles NE of Pahala.
What county is Punaluu in?
Punaluu is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Punaluu, HI?
The ZIP code for Punaluu is 96777.
What is the nearest town to Punaluu?
Pahala, 4.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Punaluu?
Yes. The closest is Volcano: Kīlauea, 23.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Punaluu?
August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Punaluu?
January, with an average low of 65°F (18°C).
How much does it rain in Punaluu?
About 35.2 inches (895 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Punaluu?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Punaluu?
January–February, April and June, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Punaluu have?
Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).
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