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Location & Surroundings

Moloka‘i is an island in Hawaii, United States with 7,345 inhabitants, at 280 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Napili-Honokowai, 39 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 7710 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kalaupapa Airport, 9 km away.

Also known as: Molokai · Molocai · Moratai · Mororai

Overview

Molokaʻi is island in Maui and Kalawao counties in Hawaii, United States.

It is located in Maui County, Hawaiian Islands, United States.

The population is about 7,345 (2010).

It covers about 260 square mile.

The elevation is around 4,961 foot.

Also known as: Molokai, Moloka'i

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Maui County
  • Area 260 square mile
  • Type island (ISL)
  • a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

Geography

  • Coordinates
    21° 8' 18" N, 157° 0' 45" W
  • Elevation 280 m (DEM: 281 m)
  • Timezone Pacific/Honolulu
  • Time Shift GMT -10 (DST -10)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 7,345
  • Pop. Density 2 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

Molokai
Molocai
Moratai
Mororai

Weather in Moloka‘i

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moloka‘i, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 10.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 26.3 C, max wind 11.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.

Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
10.0 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.32 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 25.7 10.0 70 81 1,012.0 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 26.3 10.7 73 77 1,010.0 0.49 / 0.49 100 604.9 n/a
12h 25.7 10.9 77 80 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.30 99 256.8 n/a
18h 25.5 10.1 74 79 1,010.6 0.02 / 0.32 98 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.4 11.8 75 77 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.32 98 25.6 n/a
30h 26.0 11.3 73 76 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.09 100 618.9 n/a
36h 25.6 12.5 77 84 1,012.3 0.15 / 0.24 100 162.5 n/a
42h 25.2 12.5 71 82 1,011.6 0.41 / 0.65 100 0.0 n/a
Saturday 25.2 13.9 71 82 1,012.5 0.12 / 0.78 98 18.2 n/a
54h 25.6 15.1 74 80 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.24 69 685.2 n/a
60h 25.0 14.5 75 81 1,011.7 0.09 / 0.34 17 280.9 n/a
66h 24.8 14.3 78 78 1,011.1 0.03 / 0.37 98 0.0 n/a
Sunday 25.0 14.6 78 77 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.25 16 39.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moloka‘i?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 10.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 26.3 C, max wind 11.8 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Moloka‘i today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Moloka‘i?
Local time is 17:58. Time zone: Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10:00).
What type of place is Moloka‘i?
Moloka‘i is a island.
How many people live in Moloka‘i?
Population about 7,345.
What is the elevation of Moloka‘i?
Elevation about 280 m. DEM 281 m.
Where is Moloka‘i located?
It is at 21.13831, -157.01248 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moloka‘i in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2024-03-19
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