Waikapuna, HI
Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Waikapuna is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 3.1 miles W of Discovery Harbour, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96772.
Waikapuna at a glance
- State
- Hawaii
- County
- Hawaii County
- ZIP code
- 96772
- Nearest town
- Discovery Harbour (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 19.0247, -155.5822
Weather in Waikapuna now
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Waikapuna weather by the hour
Waikapuna weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waikapuna.
This week in Waikapuna
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waikapuna
What is the weather usually like in Waikapuna?
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 Waikapuna: 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 Waikapuna.
Waikapuna weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waikapuna through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 34 min |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:02 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| July | 5:52 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 45 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:45 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 Waikapuna?
Waikapuna 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 Waikapuna 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 Waikapuna
The closest live webcam is Volcano: Kīlauea, 32.8 miles NE of Waikapuna.
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Questions about Waikapuna
Where is Waikapuna, HI?
Waikapuna is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 3.1 miles W of Discovery Harbour.
What county is Waikapuna in?
Waikapuna is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
What is the ZIP code of Waikapuna, HI?
The ZIP code for Waikapuna is 96772.
What is the nearest town to Waikapuna?
Discovery Harbour, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waikapuna?
Yes. The closest is Volcano: Kīlauea, 32.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waikapuna?
August, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Waikapuna?
January, with an average low of 65°F (18°C).
How much does it rain in Waikapuna?
About 35.2 inches (895 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Waikapuna?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Waikapuna?
January–February, April and June, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waikapuna have?
Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).
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