Fern Acres, Hawaii Weather
Fern Acres, Hawaii — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Fern Acres, Hawaii County.
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About Fern Acres, Hawaii
Fern Acres unfolds across a verdant expanse where the rich, dark earth breathes a constant, cool moisture. It lies 14.5 miles south of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 178°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of Hawaiian Paradise Park. The landscape here is a tapestry of subtle slopes, a gentle yielding of the land that cradles a dense, emerald canopy. Towering native trees, their bark weathered like ancient scrolls, interlace their branches, filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the fern-laden ground. The air itself is a living thing, carrying the damp, sweet perfume of decaying leaves and the faint, earthy scent of volcanic soil, a constant reminder of the island's fiery genesis. Even the quietest moments in Fern Acres possess a resonant stillness, punctuated only by the rustle of unseen creatures and the distant, melodic call of unseen birds. This locale, though seemingly remote, is deeply connected to the enduring spirit of Hawaii Island's agricultural past. For generations, the fertile slopes have supported a resilient community, their livelihoods often intertwined with the cultivation of the land. While the grand plantations of yesteryear may have receded, a quiet dedication to local produce and artisanal endeavors continues to define Fern Acres' economic character. Visitors often remark on the unhurried cadence of life, a gentle unfolding of days that allows for a deeper appreciation of the natural world, from the vibrant hues of exotic blossoms that punctuate the undergrowth to the profound silence that descends with the twilight, painting the sky in strokes of lavender and rose.
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| Location | Fern Acres, Hawaii County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 19.512222°N, 155.080278°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96771 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fern Acres, Hawaii Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fern Acres, Hawaii, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Fern Acres includes coordinates 19.512222°N, 155.080278°W, situated in Hawaii County. ZIP code 96771. Telephone area code: 808. Timezone: Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
