Mauna Kea

13803 ft (4207 m) Hawaii

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.

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Current Conditions

24°F

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Freezing conditions expected

Average 31°F

High 38°F

Low 24°F

Wind Up to 8 mph

Humidity 56%

Sunrise 3:45 PM

Sunset 5:04 AM

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Average 34°F

High 39°F

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Wind Up to 5 mph

Humidity 64%

Sunrise 3:45 PM

Sunset 5:04 AM

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Average 33°F

High 40°F

Low 29°F

Wind Up to 9 mph

Humidity 77%

Sunrise 3:45 PM

Sunset 5:04 AM

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High 39°F

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Wind Up to 9 mph

Humidity 78%

Sunrise 3:45 PM

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Average 34°F

High 40°F

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Wind Up to 11 mph

Humidity 74%

Sunrise 3:45 PM

Sunset 5:04 AM

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Average 33°F

High 37°F

Low 31°F

Wind Up to 8 mph

Humidity 87%

Sunrise 3:45 PM

Sunset 5:04 AM

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