Pahoa, Hawaii Weather
Pahoa, 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 Pahoa, Hawaii County.
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About Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa sprawls across the eastern flank of Hawaii Island, a verdant expanse where the vibrant green of the rainforest meets the dark, porous tapestry of recent lava flows. It lies 18.2 miles south-south-east of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 149°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-south-east of Hawaiian Paradise Park. The air hangs thick and humid, carrying the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and blooming ginger, a constant reminder of the island's volcanic heart. Towering ohia trees, their branches draped with delicate moss and vibrant red lehua blossoms, form a living canopy overhead, while the ground beneath is a mosaic of dark, vesicular rock, softened by time and the persistent creep of tropical foliage. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense foliage, falls in shifting, dappled patterns, illuminating the iridescent wings of passing damselflies and the glistening, obsidian-like surfaces of ancient lava tubes. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, where the relentless power of creation is softened by the gentle, persistent artistry of nature. This land, once a vital hub for sugarcane cultivation that fueled the island's economy for generations, now thrives on a different kind of growth, one rooted in a resilient spirit and the bounty of the land. The legacy of that agricultural past is still visible in the scattered remnants of old plantation buildings, their weathered wood whispering tales of laborers and harvests. Today, Pahoa's economy is a more diverse blend, with small businesses catering to both locals and the growing number of visitors drawn to its unique charm. Farmers' markets bustle with colorful produce, from sweet papayas to creamy breadfruit, and the scent of roasting pork often drifts from open doorways. The very ground Pahoa rests upon bears the indelible mark of Kilauea's fiery breath, a history of dramatic eruptions that has shaped not only the physical terrain but also the enduring character of its people, a testament to their ability to adapt and rebuild with unwavering determination.
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| Location | Pahoa, Hawaii County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 19.496°N, 154.9453°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96778 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pahoa, Hawaii Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pahoa, 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 Pahoa includes coordinates 19.496000°N, 154.945300°W, situated in Hawaii County. ZIP code 96778. 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.
