Wailau, HI

Historical community (former settlement) in Maui County, Hawaii

Wailau is a historical community (former settlement) in Maui County, Hawaii. It is 6.7 miles S of Ualapue, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96748.

Wailau at a glance

State
Hawaii
County
Maui County
ZIP code
96748
Nearest town
Ualapue (6.7 mi)
Time zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
21.1686, -156.8308

Weather in Wailau now

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Wailau weather by the hour

Wailau weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Wailau

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wailau

What is the weather usually like in Wailau?

Aw
Tropical savanna climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

58°66°74°81°89°78°63°Jan78°64°Feb77°64°Mar79°66°Apr80°67°May82°69°Jun83°70°Jul84°71°Aug84°71°Sep83°70°Oct81°68°Nov79°66°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.2"Jan3.3"Feb5.9"Mar3.8"Apr2.3"May1.2"Jun2.0"Jul2.0"Aug1.6"Sep2.3"Oct4.4"Nov5.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PUU-O-HOKU RCH 542.1, HI US (USC00518549), adjusted for the elevation of Wailau.

Wailau weather month by month

January
78° 63°F
4.2 in of rain
February
78° 64°F
3.3 in of rain
March
77° 64°F
5.9 in of rain
April
79° 66°F
3.8 in of rain
May
80° 67°F
2.3 in of rain
June
82° 69°F
1.2 in of rain
July
83° 70°F
2.0 in of rain
August
84° 71°F
2.0 in of rain
September
84° 71°F
1.6 in of rain
October
83° 70°F
2.3 in of rain
November
81° 68°F
4.4 in of rain
December
79° 66°F
5.0 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Wailau through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM6:07 PM11 h 1 min
February6:56 AM6:26 PM11 h 30 min
March6:34 AM6:37 PM12 h 3 min
April6:06 AM6:47 PM12 h 41 min
May5:47 AM6:59 PM13 h 11 min
June5:44 AM7:11 PM13 h 27 min
July5:53 AM7:13 PM13 h 20 min
August6:05 AM6:58 PM12 h 53 min
September6:13 AM6:31 PM12 h 17 min
October6:21 AM6:04 PM11 h 42 min
November6:37 AM5:46 PM11 h 9 min
December6:55 AM5:49 PM10 h 53 min

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

What is the weather like in Wailau?

Wailau has a tropical savanna climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 63°F (17°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (962 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Wailau 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 Wailau

The closest live webcam is Kapalua › South-west: Napili Kai Beach Resort - Napili Bay, 15.9 miles SE of Wailau.

Kapalua › South-west: Napili Kai Beach Resort - Napili BayKapalua · 15.9 mi SEOn Windy
Kaanapali › West: HonokowaiKaanapali · 17.2 mi SEOn Windy
Lahaina › West: Maui Eldorado Cam - Kaanapali, MauiLahaina · 18.7 mi SEOn Windy
Lahaina › South-east: Black Rock BeachLahaina · 18.8 mi SEOn Windy
Lahaina: Royal Lahaina ResortLahaina · 22.6 mi SEOn Windy
KiheiKihei · 35.4 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Wailau

Where is Wailau, HI?

Wailau is a historical community (former settlement) in Maui County, Hawaii, 6.7 miles S of Ualapue.

What county is Wailau in?

Wailau is in Maui County, Hawaii.

What is the ZIP code of Wailau, HI?

The ZIP code for Wailau is 96748.

What is the nearest town to Wailau?

Ualapue, 6.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wailau?

Yes. The closest is Kapalua › South-west: Napili Kai Beach Resort - Napili Bay, 15.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wailau?

September, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Wailau?

January, with an average low of 63°F (17°C).

How much does it rain in Wailau?

About 37.9 inches (962 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Wailau?

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

When is the best time to visit Wailau?

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

What climate does Wailau have?

Tropical savanna (Köppen Aw).

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