Paukaa, Hawaii Weather
Paukaa, 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 Paukaa, Hawaii County.
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About Paukaa, Hawaii
Paukaa unfolds as a verdant embrace where the slopes of Mauna Kea, cloaked in the persistent mist of the upper elevations, begin their gentle descent towards the sapphire expanse of the Pacific. It lies 2.8 miles north of Hilo, HI (from Hilo, HI: bearing 354°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south of Pepeekeo. The air here carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the distant, salty tang of the ocean, a testament to its liminal position between the brooding volcanic giant and the vast, unfettered sea. Rich, dark soil, a legacy of volcanic effusions, nourishes a landscape of emerald pastures and groves of macadamia nut trees, their silvery-green leaves rustling like hushed whispers in the trade winds. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts, from the undulating contours of the land to the sharp, dramatic cuts of ancient lava flows that scar the earth with their dark, porous textures. Historically, Paukaa has been shaped by the bounty and the challenges presented by this dramatic geography. The fertile volcanic soil, a gift from the land's fiery heart, has long supported agriculture, with macadamia nuts and coffee becoming significant pillars of its local economy, their cultivation forming a rhythmic cycle of planting and harvest. For generations, families have tended these lands, their lives intertwined with the seasons and the subtle shifts in the weather patterns that dictate the success of each crop. The proximity to the coast also hints at a past where fishing and seafaring played a more prominent role, though today the dominant hum of activity is the quiet industry of the farms and the steady flow of goods to and from the nearby port. The character of Paukaa is one of quiet resilience, a place where the profound geological forces of Hawaii are a constant, felt presence, shaping not only the land but the enduring spirit of its people.
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| Location | Paukaa, Hawaii County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 19.762492°N, 155.091194°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96720 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Paukaa, Hawaii Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Paukaa, 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 Paukaa includes coordinates 19.762492°N, 155.091194°W, situated in Hawaii County. ZIP code 96720. 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.
