Hanapepe, Hawaii Weather
Hanapepe, 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 for Hanapepe, Kauai County.
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About Hanapepe, Hawaii
Hanapepe rests in a shallow valley that spills toward the Pacific, its landscape a gentle crease in Kauai's southern flank. It lies 106.0 miles west-north-west of Mililani Town, HI (from Mililani Town, HI: bearing 288°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west-south-west of Kalaheo. The land here is a study in muted greens and sun-baked ochres, a place where the trade winds carry the scent of salt and the distant murmur of the ocean. The valley floor, once a fertile expanse, now bears the marks of both cultivation and the slow reclamation of nature, with guava trees and wild ginger reclaiming forgotten plots. The sky above Hanapepe often hangs with a soft, diffused light, especially in the late afternoon, when the heat of the day begins to recede and the air takes on a palpable, almost velvety texture. This is a place where the natural world feels close, where the rustle of leaves can sound like whispers and the call of a mynah bird punctuates the quiet. The history of Hanapepe is deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the fertile valley that cradles it, a story told in the remnants of its past agricultural endeavors. For generations, pineapple and sugar plantations formed the backbone of its economy, their legacy imprinted on the land and the memories of its residents. Today, while the large-scale agriculture has largely faded, a resilient spirit persists in Hanapepe, expressed through a thriving arts scene and a growing appreciation for its unique character. The iconic swing bridge, a landmark that has weathered storms and time, serves as a tangible link to earlier days, inviting visitors and locals alike to cross the river and step into the heart of Hanapepe. The local economy now leans towards capturing the essence of this charming locale, with galleries and studios dotting the main street, drawing people who seek a connection to the island's artistic soul.
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| Location | Hanapepe, Kauai County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 21.9141°N, 159.5874°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96716 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hanapepe, Hawaii Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hanapepe, 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 Hanapepe includes coordinates 21.914100°N, 159.587400°W, situated in Kauai County. ZIP code 96716. 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.
