Puopelu, HI

Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Puopelu is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 3.8 miles E of Waimea, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96743.

Puopelu at a glance

State
Hawaii
County
Hawaii County
ZIP code
96743
Nearest town
Waimea (3.8 mi)
Time zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
20.0167, -155.6833

Weather in Puopelu now

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Puopelu weather by the hour

Puopelu weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Puopelu.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Puopelu

What is the weather usually like in Puopelu?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

63°71°79°86°94°82°68°Jan83°68°Feb83°70°Mar85°71°Apr85°72°May87°74°Jun88°75°Jul89°75°Aug88°75°Sep87°74°Oct86°73°Nov84°70°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan0.7"Feb0.9"Mar0.4"Apr0.5"May0.6"Jun0.2"Jul0.8"Aug0.6"Sep0.8"Oct0.7"Nov1.2"Dec

Best time to visit Puopelu: January to April, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PUUKOHOLA HEIAU 98.1, HI US (USC00518422), adjusted for the elevation of Puopelu.

Puopelu weather month by month

January
82° 68°F
1.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
83° 68°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
83° 70°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
85° 71°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
85° 72°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
June
87° 74°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
88° 75°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
89° 75°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
88° 75°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
87° 74°F
0.8 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
86° 73°F
0.7 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
84° 70°F
1.2 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Puopelu through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:59 AM6:05 PM11 h 5 min
February6:50 AM6:23 PM11 h 32 min
March6:29 AM6:33 PM12 h 4 min
April6:03 AM6:42 PM12 h 39 min
May5:45 AM6:52 PM13 h 7 min
June5:42 AM7:04 PM13 h 22 min
July5:50 AM7:06 PM13 h 15 min
August6:01 AM6:52 PM12 h 50 min
September6:09 AM6:26 PM12 h 17 min
October6:16 AM6:00 PM11 h 43 min
November6:30 AM5:44 PM11 h 13 min
December6:48 AM5:47 PM10 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).

What is the weather like in Puopelu?

Puopelu has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (31°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 68°F (20°C).

It gets about 9.0 inches (228 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Puopelu is January to April. 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 Puopelu

The closest live webcam is Kapalaoa: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 14.7 miles SW of Puopelu.

Kapalaoa: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & SpaKapalaoa · 14.7 mi SWOn Windy
Kapalaoa › South-west: Kuualii Fishpond - ʻAnaehoʻomalu Beach - Anaehoomalu BayKapalaoa · 14.8 mi SWOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Loa Mt. (looking to South from Mauna Kea Observatory)unknown · 19.0 mi SEOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Kea - Observatoryunknown · 19.2 mi SEOn Windy
Kailua-Kona › South-west: Kokua Kailua Downtown Village StrollKailua-Kona · 33.0 mi SWOn Windy
Hawaii: Mauna Kea Mt. from Mauna Loa Observatory (looking to North)unknown · 33.9 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Puopelu.

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Questions about Puopelu

Where is Puopelu, HI?

Puopelu is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 3.8 miles E of Waimea.

What county is Puopelu in?

Puopelu is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the ZIP code of Puopelu, HI?

The ZIP code for Puopelu is 96743.

What is the nearest town to Puopelu?

Waimea, 3.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Puopelu?

Yes. The closest is Kapalaoa: Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 14.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Puopelu?

August, with an average high of 89°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Puopelu?

February, with an average low of 68°F (20°C).

How much does it rain in Puopelu?

About 9.0 inches (228 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Puopelu?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Puopelu?

January to April, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Puopelu have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

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