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
27°F
overcast clouds
Feels like 27°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
- Precipitation in the forecast
Average
31°F
High
37°F
Low
27°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
76%
Sunrise
3:50 PM
Sunset
5:04 AM
12 PM
27°F
Feels: 27°F
0 mph
(Gusts: 4)
92%
6.2 miles
3 PM
28°F
Feels: 28°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 3)
86%
6.2 miles
6 PM
32°F
Feels: 32°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
65%
6.2 miles
9 PM
37°F
Feels: 34°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
60%
6.2 miles
Average
32°F
High
38°F
Low
28°F
Wind
Up to 4 mph
Humidity
81%
Sunrise
3:50 PM
Sunset
5:04 AM
0.03 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
36°F
Feels: 34°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 6)
76%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
32°F
Feels: 29°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
91%
1.1 miles
0.03 inches
6 AM
31°F
Feels: 31°F
1 mph
(Gusts: 5)
93%
4.5 miles
9 AM
30°F
Feels: 30°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 6)
88%
4.5 miles
12 PM
29°F
Feels: 29°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
85%
6.2 miles
3 PM
28°F
Feels: 28°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 4)
83%
6.2 miles
6 PM
33°F
Feels: 29°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
69%
6.2 miles
9 PM
38°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
63%
6.2 miles
Average
32°F
High
39°F
Low
28°F
Wind
Up to 6 mph
Humidity
62%
Sunrise
3:50 PM
Sunset
5:04 AM
0.04 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
37°F
Feels: 33°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
73%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
34°F
Feels: 29°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
83%
6.2 miles
0.03 inches
6 AM
31°F
Feels: 25°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 9)
85%
6.2 miles
9 AM
29°F
Feels: 24°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
71%
6.2 miles
12 PM
28°F
Feels: 22°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
58%
6.2 miles
3 PM
28°F
Feels: 23°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
55%
6.2 miles
6 PM
33°F
Feels: 29°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
37%
6.2 miles
9 PM
39°F
Feels: 35°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
33%
6.2 miles
Average
34°F
High
40°F
Low
30°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
71%
Sunrise
3:50 PM
Sunset
5:04 AM
0.01 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
40°F
Feels: 36°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
49%
6.2 miles
3 AM
37°F
Feels: 33°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 8)
70%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
6 AM
32°F
Feels: 26°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 11)
80%
6.2 miles
9 AM
31°F
Feels: 25°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 10)
55%
6.2 miles
12 PM
30°F
Feels: 25°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 8)
74%
6.2 miles
3 PM
30°F
Feels: 24°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
84%
4.3 miles
6 PM
34°F
Feels: 28°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
84%
4.6 miles
9 PM
38°F
Feels: 32°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
75%
6.2 miles
0.00 inches
Average
34°F
High
40°F
Low
30°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
82%
Sunrise
3:50 PM
Sunset
5:04 AM
0.06 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
36°F
Feels: 31°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
84%
6.2 miles
0.01 inches
3 AM
36°F
Feels: 30°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
90%
3.0 miles
0.03 inches
6 AM
34°F
Feels: 26°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 11)
93%
0.1 miles
0.02 inches
9 AM
32°F
Feels: 25°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 9)
89%
3.7 miles
12 PM
31°F
Feels: 26°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
87%
6.2 miles
3 PM
30°F
Feels: 23°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
83%
6.2 miles
6 PM
35°F
Feels: 29°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
67%
6.2 miles
9 PM
40°F
Feels: 37°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
59%
6.2 miles
Average
37°F
High
42°F
Low
32°F
Wind
Up to 5 mph
Humidity
75%
Sunrise
3:50 PM
Sunset
5:04 AM
12 AM
42°F
Feels: 39°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 7)
60%
6.2 miles
3 AM
39°F
Feels: 36°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
73%
6.2 miles
6 AM
34°F
Feels: 29°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
86%
6.2 miles
9 AM
32°F
Feels: 27°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
79%
6.2 miles
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