Waipahoehoe, HI

Unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii

Waipahoehoe is a small unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It is 2.7 miles SE of Hawaiian Paradise Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96749.

Waipahoehoe at a glance

State
Hawaii
County
Hawaii County
ZIP code
96749
Nearest town
Hawaiian Paradise Park (2.7 mi)
Time zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
19.6042, -155.0111

Weather in Waipahoehoe now

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Waipahoehoe weather by the hour

Waipahoehoe weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Waipahoehoe

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waipahoehoe

What is the weather usually like in Waipahoehoe?

Af
Tropical rainforest climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

56°63°71°78°85°75°61°Jan76°61°Feb75°62°Mar76°62°Apr77°64°May79°65°Jun79°66°Jul80°67°Aug80°66°Sep79°65°Oct77°64°Nov76°62°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.1"Jan12.9"Feb15.4"Mar12.6"Apr9.6"May9.1"Jun12.0"Jul12.8"Aug11.1"Sep13.3"Oct17.8"Nov14.6"Dec

Best time to visit Waipahoehoe: December to February and May, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HILO 5 S, HI US (USW00021515), adjusted for the elevation of Waipahoehoe.

Waipahoehoe weather month by month

January
75° 61°F
10.1 in of rain · 11 wet days
February
76° 61°F
12.9 in of rain · 12 wet days
March
75° 62°F
15.4 in of rain · 18 wet days
April
76° 62°F
12.6 in of rain · 18 wet days
May
77° 64°F
9.6 in of rain · 17 wet days
June
79° 65°F
9.1 in of rain · 17 wet days
July
79° 66°F
12.0 in of rain · 18 wet days
August
80° 67°F
12.8 in of rain · 19 wet days
September
80° 66°F
11.1 in of rain · 16 wet days
October
79° 65°F
13.3 in of rain · 17 wet days
November
77° 64°F
17.8 in of rain · 17 wet days
December
76° 62°F
14.6 in of rain · 16 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Waipahoehoe through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM6:03 PM11 h 7 min
February6:47 AM6:20 PM11 h 33 min
March6:26 AM6:30 PM12 h 4 min
April6:00 AM6:39 PM12 h 38 min
May5:43 AM6:49 PM13 h 6 min
June5:40 AM7:01 PM13 h 20 min
July5:48 AM7:03 PM13 h 14 min
August5:59 AM6:49 PM12 h 49 min
September6:06 AM6:23 PM12 h 17 min
October6:13 AM5:57 PM11 h 44 min
November6:27 AM5:42 PM11 h 14 min
December6:45 AM5:45 PM10 h 59 min

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

What is the weather like in Waipahoehoe?

Waipahoehoe has a tropical rainforest climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 61°F (16°C).

It gets about 151.2 inches (3,840 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Waipahoehoe is December to February 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 Waipahoehoe

The closest live webcam is Mountain View: Kīlauea volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō east flank, 15.4 miles S of Waipahoehoe.

Mountain View: Kīlauea volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō east flankMountain View · 15.4 mi SOn Windy
Honomu › NorthHonomu · 19.5 mi NOn Windy
Honomu › WestHonomu · 19.5 mi NOn Windy
Volcano › South: Uekahuna - Halemaumau Crater - Kīlauea Crater - Kīlauea - Hale Ma'uma'u Volcano CraterVolcano · 22.1 mi SWOn Windy
Hawaii: Kīlauea Volcano, coastal flow field from Hōlei Paliunknown · 22.3 mi SOn Windy
Volcano: KīlaueaVolcano · 22.4 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Map of Waipahoehoe, HI

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Questions about Waipahoehoe

Where is Waipahoehoe, HI?

Waipahoehoe is an unincorporated community in Hawaii County, Hawaii, 2.7 miles SE of Hawaiian Paradise Park.

What county is Waipahoehoe in?

Waipahoehoe is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

What is the ZIP code of Waipahoehoe, HI?

The ZIP code for Waipahoehoe is 96749.

What is the nearest town to Waipahoehoe?

Hawaiian Paradise Park, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Waipahoehoe?

Yes. The closest is Mountain View: Kīlauea volcano Puʻu ʻŌʻō east flank, 15.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Waipahoehoe?

August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Waipahoehoe?

January, with an average low of 61°F (16°C).

How much does it rain in Waipahoehoe?

About 151.2 inches (3,840 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Waipahoehoe?

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

When is the best time to visit Waipahoehoe?

December to February and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Waipahoehoe have?

Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).

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