Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 76°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Molokai, HI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 76°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 21.7"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Molokai
Molokai, Hawaii averages 76°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 76°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 21.7"
- annual precipitation
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
83°F
Avg Low
69°F
Annual Precip
21.7"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
76°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Molokai) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Molokai area.
How Molokai compares to every U.S. city
Molokai's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Molokai
MethodologyZooming out from Molokai's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 79°F (26°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 1.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
5.8 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
8.2 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
6.8 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
7.9 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
8.0 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
11.0 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
3,981
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82% | 9.2 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 73% | 9.9 | 26% | 5% |
| March | 72% | 10.7 | 22% | 4% |
| April | 68% | 10.9 | 17% | 4% |
| May | 72% | 11.3 | 23% | 2% |
| June | 71% | 12.4 | 23% | 2% |
| July | 71% | 13.1 | 25% | 2% |
| August | 71% | 11.6 | 24% | 2% |
| September | 72% | 10.1 | 25% | 3% |
| October | 77% | 9.9 | 24% | 4% |
| November | 75% | 10.5 | 25% | 5% |
| December | 73% | 9.1 | 27% | 6% |
What Molokai's climate means for you
Molokai runs 76°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 0 heating and 3,981 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: Molokai, HI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Molokai, Hawaii as a location with an annual average temperature of 76°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 69°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00022534, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Molokai sees about 21.7 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 0 heating degree days and 3,981 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Molokai scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Molokai, HI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Molokai, Hawaii is 76°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 64°F (18°C).
How much rain does Molokai get? ▼
Molokai receives 21.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Molokai? ▼
Molokai has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Molokai? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Molokai.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Molokai? ▼
Molokai has 0 heating degree days and 3,981 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 Molokai climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00022534 near Molokai.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00022534. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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