Puuwai, HI
Unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii
Puuwai is a small unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii. It is 31.0 miles E of Kekaha, the nearest town.
Puuwai at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Kauai County
- Nearest town
- Kekaha (31.0 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 21.9022, -160.1942
Weather in Puuwai now
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Puuwai weather by the hour
Puuwai weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Puuwai.
This week in Puuwai
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Puuwai
What is the weather usually like in Puuwai?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 87°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 64°F average low
- 17.8 inprecipitation per year · 453 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Puuwai: January to April, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARKING SANDS, HI US (USW00022501), adjusted for the elevation of Puuwai.
Puuwai weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Puuwai through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 18 min |
| October | 6:35 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 41 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| December | 7:10 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Puuwai?
Puuwai has a hot semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 64°F (18°C).
It gets about 17.8 inches (453 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Puuwai 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 Puuwai
The closest live webcam is Poipu › South-east: Kiahuna Beach - Kala Kai Point, 47.0 miles E of Puuwai.
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Questions about Puuwai
Where is Puuwai, HI?
Puuwai is an unincorporated community in Kauai County, Hawaii, 31.0 miles E of Kekaha.
What county is Puuwai in?
Puuwai is in Kauai County, Hawaii.
What is the nearest town to Puuwai?
Kekaha, 31.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Puuwai?
Yes. The closest is Poipu › South-east: Kiahuna Beach - Kala Kai Point, 47.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Puuwai?
August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Puuwai?
February, with an average low of 64°F (18°C).
How much does it rain in Puuwai?
About 17.8 inches (453 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Puuwai?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Puuwai?
January to April, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Puuwai have?
Hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh).
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