Waipahu, HI Climate


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Waipahu, HI has a tropical climate that is characterized by hot temperatures and high humidity levels. The average daily temperature in Waipahu is around 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29.4 degrees Celsius). During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 degrees Celsius). In the winter months, temperatures tend to be slightly cooler averaging around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27.8 degrees Celsius). Rainfall in Waipahu is abundant with an annual total of more than 70 inches per year, making it one of the wettest places on Oahu. The area typically sees short bursts of rain throughout the day during its wet season which lasts from October through April.

Waipahu, Hawaii gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Waipahu averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 276 sunny days per year in Waipahu. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Waipahu gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 64
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Waipahu is 8.7 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Hawaii.

8 Summer - 9.2 Winter
February, January and March are the most pleasant months in Waipahu, while August and September are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWaipahu, HawaiiUnited States
  17.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  81.3 days106.2 days
  276 days205 days
  88.4°85.8°
  64.0°21.7°
  8.77
  9.34.3
  62 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Waipahu with an average high temperature of 88.9°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Hawaii. In Waipahu, there are 7 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Waipahu are January, February and March.
In Waipahu, there are 32.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Hawaii.
February has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waipahu with an average of 63.9°. This is warmer than most places in Hawaii.
In Waipahu, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Hawaii.
In Waipahu, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Hawaii.
Despite the high humidity in Waipahu, the trade winds keep it pleasant. If the trade winds stop blowing (which is rare), a summer day can be unpleasantly humid. The most humid months in Waipahu are February, January and March.
December is the wettest month in Waipahu with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 43% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.3 inches in Waipahu means that it is drier than most places in Hawaii.
December is the rainiest month in Waipahu with 9.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 81.3 rainy days annually in Waipahu, which is less rainy than most places in Hawaii. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Waipahu, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Hawaii. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Waipahu.
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Over 16 years ago

Very nice area to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

Have lived in Waipahu for 17 years. We have a lot of property theft which I don't think is reflected in the crime rate category. Compared to NJ where I grew up,  More

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