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
31°F
scattered clouds
Feels like 31°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
Average
29°F
High
35°F
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24°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
51%
Sunrise
4:40 PM
Sunset
3:41 AM
3 AM
31°F
Feels: 31°F
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53%
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6 AM
29°F
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3 mph
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9 AM
27°F
Feels: 27°F
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12 PM
26°F
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30°F
High
37°F
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24°F
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Up to 4 mph
Humidity
53%
Sunrise
4:40 PM
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3:41 AM
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51%
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31°F
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28°F
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26°F
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Average
30°F
High
37°F
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24°F
Wind
Up to 3 mph
Humidity
55%
Sunrise
4:40 PM
Sunset
3:41 AM
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41%
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32°F
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6 PM
30°F
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35%
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35°F
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29°F
High
36°F
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25°F
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Up to 15 mph
Humidity
76%
Sunrise
4:40 PM
Sunset
3:41 AM
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55%
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31°F
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26°F
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26°F
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25°F
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25°F
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28°F
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29°F
High
34°F
Low
26°F
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Up to 13 mph
Humidity
80%
Sunrise
4:40 PM
Sunset
3:41 AM
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Feels: 25°F
12 mph
(Gusts: 15)
71%
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27°F
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(Gusts: 13)
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26°F
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11 mph
(Gusts: 16)
85%
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6 PM
28°F
Feels: 19°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 14)
84%
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32°F
Feels: 24°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 13)
64%
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Average
35°F
High
35°F
Low
35°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
59%
Sunrise
4:40 PM
Sunset
3:41 AM
12 AM
35°F
Feels: 28°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 11)
59%
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