Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 78°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kailua Kona Ke-ahole, HI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 78°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 9.9"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kailua Kona Ke-ahole
Kailua Kona Ke-ahole, Hawaii averages 78°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 78°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 9.9"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
78°F (26°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
72°F
Annual Precip
9.9"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
78°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kailua Kona Ke-ahole) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Kailua Kona Ke-ahole area.
How Kailua Kona Ke-ahole compares to every U.S. city
Kailua Kona Ke-ahole's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kailua Kona Ke-ahole
MethodologyKailua Kona Ke-ahole's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.4"
3.4 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
3.2 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
4.8 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
4.2 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
5.2 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
4.1 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
4.5 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
5.0 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
3.8 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
3.1 days with precipitation
December 1.1"
3.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
0
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,838
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Kailua Kona Ke-ahole's climate means for you
Kailua Kona Ke-ahole runs 78°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 0 heating and 4,838 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
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These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Kailua Kona Ke-ahole, HI
In Kailua Kona Ke-ahole, Hawaii, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 78°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 72°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00021510, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Kailua Kona Ke-ahole sees about 9.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 0 heating degree days and 4,838 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kailua Kona Ke-ahole scores 57/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for August-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Kailua Kona Ke-ahole, HI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kailua Kona Ke-ahole, Hawaii is 78°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 68°F (20°C).
How much rain does Kailua Kona Ke-ahole get? ▼
Kailua Kona Ke-ahole receives 9.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kailua Kona Ke-ahole? ▼
Kailua Kona Ke-ahole has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kailua Kona Ke-ahole? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Kailua Kona Ke-ahole.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kailua Kona Ke-ahole? ▼
Kailua Kona Ke-ahole has 0 heating degree days and 4,838 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Kailua Kona Ke-ahole climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00021510 near Kailua Kona Ke-ahole.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00021510. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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