Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 76°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kaneohe, HI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 76°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 50.9"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kaneohe
Kaneohe, Hawaii averages 76°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 76°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 50.9"
- yearly precipitation total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
76°F (24°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
70°F
Annual Precip
50.9"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
76°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kaneohe) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Kaneohe area.
How Kaneohe compares to every U.S. city
Kaneohe's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kaneohe
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Kaneohe, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.4"
16.6 days with precipitation
February 5.5"
14.9 days with precipitation
March 6.5"
19.1 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
20.2 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
18.5 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
20.3 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
23.1 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
21.2 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
22.0 days with precipitation
October 4.6"
20.1 days with precipitation
November 6.0"
21.1 days with precipitation
December 5.6"
20.8 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
3,975
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
September
Coldest Month
February
What Kaneohe's climate means for you
Kaneohe runs 76°F a year - peaking in September, coldest in February.
- Energy bills track 0 heating and 3,975 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Kaneohe, HI
Kaneohe, Hawaii runs an annual average of 76°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 70°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. September is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00513117, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Kaneohe averages 50.9 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 0 heating degree days and 3,975 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kaneohe scores 72/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, September-driven heat at the peak of summer, and February-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Kaneohe, HI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kaneohe, Hawaii is 76°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 66°F (19°C).
How much rain does Kaneohe get? ▼
Kaneohe receives 50.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kaneohe? ▼
Kaneohe has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kaneohe? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Kaneohe.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kaneohe? ▼
Kaneohe has 0 heating degree days and 3,975 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 Kaneohe climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00513117 near Kaneohe.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00513117. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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