Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
S Kona, HI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 21.3"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for S Kona
S Kona, Hawaii averages 67°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 21.3"
- yearly precipitation total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
67°F (20°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
57°F
Annual Precip
21.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (S Kona) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the S Kona area.
How S Kona compares to every U.S. city
S Kona's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
92 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for S Kona
MethodologyS Kona'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
7.3 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
7.8 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
9.9 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
8.8 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 0.9"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
10.6 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 2.2"
13.0 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
7.4 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
139
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
940
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
February
What S Kona's climate means for you
S Kona runs 67°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in February.
- Energy bills track 139 heating and 940 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: S Kona, HI
An annual average temperature of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 57°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for S Kona, Hawaii. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00518652 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. S Kona receives roughly 21.3 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 139 heating degree days and 940 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, S Kona scores 92/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings February-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in S Kona, HI? ▼
The average annual temperature in S Kona, Hawaii is 67°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 54°F (12°C).
How much rain does S Kona get? ▼
S Kona receives 21.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for S Kona? ▼
S Kona has a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in S Kona? ▼
Growing season data is not available for S Kona.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in S Kona? ▼
S Kona has 139 heating degree days and 940 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 S Kona climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00518652 near S Kona.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00518652. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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