Mauna Kea
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About Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea is Hawaii's highest peak at 13,803 feet and one of the few places in the tropics where snow can be found. This dormant volcano is home to world-renowned astronomical observatories and offers unique high-altitude tropical alpine conditions. While you can drive to the summit, the high altitude and rapid elevation change can be challenging.
History
Mauna Kea means 'White Mountain' in Hawaiian, named for the snow that caps its summit during winter months. The mountain is considered sacred by Native Hawaiians and has been used for astronomical observations since ancient times. Modern observatories were first built here in the 1960s.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
32°F
clear sky
Feels like 29°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
- Precipitation in the forecast
Average
32°F
High
32°F
Low
32°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
83%
Sunrise
3:42 PM
Sunset
4:56 AM
9 PM
32°F
Feels: 29°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
83%
6.2 miles
Average
30°F
High
35°F
Low
26°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
81%
Sunrise
3:42 PM
Sunset
4:56 AM
0.01 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
32°F
Feels: 28°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
82%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
31°F
Feels: 31°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
83%
1.3 miles
6 AM
29°F
Feels: 29°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 4)
88%
3.6 miles
9 AM
29°F
Feels: 29°F
0 mph
(Gusts: 3)
85%
6.2 miles
12 PM
27°F
Feels: 27°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
89%
6.2 miles
3 PM
26°F
Feels: 26°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
88%
6.2 miles
6 PM
31°F
Feels: 31°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
72%
6.2 miles
9 PM
35°F
Feels: 33°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
62%
6.2 miles
Average
31°F
High
35°F
Low
29°F
Wind
Up to 5 mph
Humidity
82%
Sunrise
3:42 PM
Sunset
4:56 AM
0.01 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
34°F
Feels: 29°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
78%
1.6 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
32°F
Feels: 32°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
83%
1.4 miles
6 AM
30°F
Feels: 30°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
94%
1.1 miles
9 AM
29°F
Feels: 29°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 3)
92%
1.5 miles
12 PM
29°F
Feels: 29°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
87%
2.7 miles
3 PM
29°F
Feels: 29°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
81%
6.2 miles
6 PM
31°F
Feels: 31°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
76%
6.2 miles
9 PM
35°F
Feels: 33°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
67%
6.2 miles
Average
32°F
High
37°F
Low
28°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
78%
Sunrise
3:42 PM
Sunset
4:56 AM
0.02 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
34°F
Feels: 31°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
75%
6.2 miles
0.02 inches
3 AM
32°F
Feels: 28°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 4)
87%
1.3 miles
6 AM
31°F
Feels: 31°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
86%
0.3 miles
9 AM
31°F
Feels: 31°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 3)
81%
6.2 miles
12 PM
29°F
Feels: 29°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
87%
6.2 miles
3 PM
28°F
Feels: 28°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 4)
85%
6.2 miles
6 PM
33°F
Feels: 28°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
66%
6.2 miles
9 PM
37°F
Feels: 37°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 4)
55%
6.2 miles
Average
32°F
High
38°F
Low
28°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
69%
Sunrise
3:42 PM
Sunset
4:56 AM
0.05 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
38°F
Feels: 38°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
69%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
33°F
Feels: 31°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
87%
5.8 miles
0.04 inches
6 AM
32°F
Feels: 27°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
91%
1.3 miles
9 AM
30°F
Feels: 24°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
74%
6.2 miles
12 PM
28°F
Feels: 23°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
62%
6.2 miles
3 PM
28°F
Feels: 22°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
57%
6.2 miles
6 PM
33°F
Feels: 27°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
52%
6.2 miles
9 PM
38°F
Feels: 32°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
57%
6.2 miles
Average
31°F
High
38°F
Low
27°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
80%
Sunrise
3:42 PM
Sunset
4:56 AM
0.06 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
38°F
Feels: 33°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
72%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
33°F
Feels: 26°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 10)
84%
6.2 miles
0.04 inches
6 AM
32°F
Feels: 25°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
88%
3.9 miles
9 AM
29°F
Feels: 19°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 13)
81%
6.2 miles
12 PM
28°F
Feels: 19°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 12)
84%
5.5 miles
3 PM
27°F
Feels: 20°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
82%
6.2 miles
6 PM
32°F
Feels: 25°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
67%
6.2 miles
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