Pukalani, Hawaii Weather
Pukalani, 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 Pukalani, Maui County.
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About Pukalani, Hawaii
Pukalani commands a broad vista from its sloping perch on Maui's slopes, a place where the deep green of sugarcane fields once surrendered to the ochre of volcanic earth. It lies 9.1 miles east-south-east of Kahului, HI (from Kahului, HI: bearing 111°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-east of Kihei. Here, the air, thin and carrying the faint, sweet scent of blossoms and distant woodsmoke, often holds a soft, diffused light, especially as the sun begins its descent behind the western ridge. The land itself, a gentle incline toward the vast, blue Pacific, is marked by the subtle contours of ancient lava flows, now softened by time and the persistent growth of tropical flora. The character of Pukalani is one of quiet resilience, a community that has adapted to the island's powerful natural forces, with houses often painted in cheerful hues, standing stoic against the trade winds that sweep up from the coast. The history of Pukalani is inextricably linked to the fields that historically defined its economy, particularly the sprawling sugarcane plantations that once dominated the landscape, their shadows now largely replaced by residential development and smaller agricultural ventures. This shift has brought a new rhythm to Pukalani, a blend of enduring island traditions and the more contemporary pace of life for those who commute to other parts of the island. The Maui Veterans' Golf Course, a greensward carved into the hillside, offers a striking contrast to the wilder terrain, a testament to human endeavor amidst the raw beauty. Even in its quieter moments, Pukalani carries the echoes of its agricultural past, a legacy felt in the very texture of the soil and the enduring spirit of its people.
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| Location | Pukalani, Maui County, Hawaii |
| Coordinates | 20.835029°N, 156.342058°W |
| Timezone | Hawaii Standard Time — no DST (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96768, 96788 |
| Area Code | 808 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pukalani, Hawaii Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pukalani, 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 Pukalani includes coordinates 20.835029°N, 156.342058°W, situated in Maui County. ZIP code 96768, 96788. 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.
