Hawaii (Big Island) Weather Forecast
Hawaii (Big Island) weather: 59°F, thunderstorm. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Hawaii (Big Island)
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 26 mph and 2 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 2,3 in, 3,7 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Hawaii (Big Island)
Flood Watch issued August 24 at 3:00AM HST until August 24 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Issued by NWS Honolulu HI
16-day forecast for Hawaii (Big Island)
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 64° / 54° | 100% · 2,3 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 62° / 52° | 100% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 49° | 98% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 51° | 100% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 51° | 100% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 49° | 100% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 51° | 99% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 52° | 93% | 11 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 98% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 52° | 96% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 51° | 94% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 50° | 79% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 52° | 79% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 52° | 81% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 52° | 88% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 52° | 77% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 4 |
What this means for Hawaii (Big Island)
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 2,3 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 0,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 39°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hawaii (Big Island)?
Hawaii (Big Island) is an island in Hawaii. Its coordinates are 19.5429, -155.6659. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hawaii (Big Island) right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with thunderstorm. Humidity is 89% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hawaii (Big Island)?
June, July, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Hawaii (Big Island), which has a temperate climate. January, March and April are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hawaii (Big Island) in?
Hawaii (Big Island) observes Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10:00). The local time is 3:14 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Hawaii (Big Island)?
The closest airports are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 191 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hawaii (Big Island)?
Popular options include Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Road to Hana, Haleakala National Park, Maui, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
