Local weather forecast

Weather in Waimea, HI

Updated 2026-09-26 05:15 local time · ZIP codes 96796

Light rain shower
Now71°F

Light rain shower

High / Low78° / 70°
Rain chance79%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 9:32AM HST until September 26 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu Leeward Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.

Gale Watch issued September 25 at 9:32AM HST until September 27 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu Leeward Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 2:17PM HST until September 26 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu Leeward Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.

Gale Watch issued September 25 at 2:17PM HST until September 27 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet. For the Gale Watch, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 11 to 15 feet possible. * WHERE...Kauai Northwest Waters, Kauai Windward Waters, Kauai Leeward Waters, Kauai Channel, Oahu Windward Waters and Oahu Leeward Waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM HST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots has significantly increased but the specific timing and/or location is still uncertain. It is intended to provide additional lead time for mariners who may wish to consider altering their plans.

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Next hours

NowLight rain shower71°45% rain
6 AMLight rain shower71°40% rain
7 AMLight rain shower71°41% rain
8 AMLight rain shower72°38% rain
9 AMLight rain shower73°44% rain
10 AMLight rain shower73°33% rain
11 AMLight rain shower76°23% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby77°17% rain
1 PMLight rain shower78°31% rain
2 PMLight rain shower76°25% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby76°27% rain
4 PMLight rain shower74°34% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Light rain shower
78° 70°Light rain shower
Rain 79%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
76° 69°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 73%Gust 18 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
76° 71°Light rain shower
Rain 84%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like71°F
Humidity90%
Pressure29.93 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph NE
Wind gusts20 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:28 AM
Sunset06:31 PM
Moonrise06:36 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 78°F
Coolest hour4 AM · 69°F
Highest rain chance5 AM · 45%
Strongest gusts4 AM · 32 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 45% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 71°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

77°F, 17% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 71°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 45%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Waimea

Hawaii has a tropical marine climate, but local weather varies sharply with elevation, windward versus leeward exposure and island terrain.

Waimea is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 21.96°N latitude and 159.67°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Waimea weather today

Light rain shower and 71°F in Waimea, HI. Today's high is 78°F with a 79% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 29.93 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Waimea

Sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 76°F and a low near 69°F. The maximum rain chance is 73%.

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