Waiakea, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Waiakea is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 2.1 miles S of Hilo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96749.
Waiakea at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96749
- Nearest town
- Hilo (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.7169, -155.0708
Weather in Waiakea now
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Waiakea weather by the hour
Waiakea weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waiakea.
This week in Waiakea
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waiakea
What is the weather usually like in Waiakea?
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 Waiakea: 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 Waiakea.
Waiakea weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waiakea through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| June | 5:40 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 | 5:42 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Waiakea?
Waiakea 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 Waiakea 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 Waiakea
The closest live webcam is Honomu › North, 10.9 miles N of Waiakea.
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Questions about Waiakea
Where is Waiakea, HI?
Waiakea is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 2.1 miles S of Hilo.
What county is Waiakea in?
Waiakea is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Waiakea, HI?
The ZIP code for Waiakea is 96749.
What is the nearest town to Waiakea?
Hilo, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waiakea?
Yes. The closest is Honomu › North, 10.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waiakea?
September, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Waiakea?
January, with an average low of 64°F (18°C).
How much does it rain in Waiakea?
About 120.4 inches (3,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Waiakea?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Waiakea?
January to March and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waiakea have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
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