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Hilo, HI Weather

Updated: Sun Mar 15th 2026 8:00 PM HST
Light Rain Shower

72°F 22°C

Feels Like 76°F / 25°C

Hilo, HI  weather condition is Light Rain Shower and 72°F.

Today's Weather in Hilo,HI

The current weather in Hilo HI as of 8:00 PM HST on Sun Mar 15th 2026, has a sky condition of Light Rain Shower with the visibility of 6 mile(s). It is 72 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 76 degrees with a forecasted high of 80 and low of 72. The barometric pressure is 29.88 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 87 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 68 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the Southwest at 3.8 miles per hour, gusting at 5.9 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 6:28 AM and Sunset was at 6:30 PM. The moon phase is a Waning Crescent moon rising at 4:18 AM with 18% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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  • Barometer 29.88 inHg. rising
  • Humidity 87% rising
  • Heat Index 76°F
  • Wind from SW. 3.8 mph
  • Wind Gust 5.9 miles per hour
  • Wind Chill 72°F
  • UV Index 0
  • Dew Point 68°F falling
  • Visibility 6 mi.
  • Sunrise 6:28 AM
  • Sunset 6:30 PM
  • Moonrise 4:18 AM
  • Moonset 3:45 PM
  • Moon Phase Waning Crescent Moon 18%

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Hourly Forecast - Next 8 hours

5 Day Forecast

Moderate Rain

Moderate Rain with a high of 77°F and a low of 71°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 88% chance with an estimated 0.76in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 88%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 77° | Lo 71° 88% 88% | est. 0.76in 0% 7.4 mph

Moderate Rain

Moderate Rain with a high of 73°F and a low of 69°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 83% chance with an estimated 0.79in. Winds will be light at 7mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 92%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 73° | Lo 69° 92% 83% | est. 0.79in 0% 6.9 mph

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain with a high of 73°F and a low of 70°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 88% chance with an estimated 0.9in. Winds will be light at 7mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 94%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 73° | Lo 70° 94% 88% | est. 0.9in 0% 6.5 mph

Moderate Rain

Moderate Rain with a high of 78°F and a low of 67°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 88% chance with an estimated 0.25in. Winds will be light at 9mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 84%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 78° | Lo 67° 84% 88% | est. 0.25in 0% 8.7 mph

Moderate Rain

Moderate Rain with a high of 76°F and a low of 70°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 87% chance with an estimated 0.37in. Winds will be light at 5mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 87%.

Temperature Humidity Rainfall Snow Wind
Hi 76° | Lo 70° 87% 87% | est. 0.37in 0% 4.5 mph

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Hourly Temperature

 

The current temperature today is 72°F. The morning temperature of 72°F is lowest at 12am with the daytime high of 80°F at 11am and a low around 72°F at 8pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

 

The highest pressure today is 29.91inHg at 11pm and lowest being 29.75inHg at 2am.

Hourly Wind Speeds

 

The fastest wind is reported to be 10.3mph at 12am, while the slowest is 1.8mph around 1pm; expect wind gusts peaking 15.1mph at 12am.

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Current National Weather

 

Blizzards in Northern U.S., Thunderstorms in the East, and Heatwave Out West - 03-15 to 03-17
Updated Sun Mar 15th 2026, 8:59am PDT

We're looking at a significant weather event this week! A major winter storm is set to bring blizzard conditions across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes today. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms will head across the Midwest and Mid-South, eventually impacting the entire eastern U.S. An early heatwave will also begin to intensify in the western U.S. Stay with us for all your weather updates!

Blizzard Conditions and Heavy Snow

Today, a powerful winter storm will make its presence known in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Expect blizzard conditions with intense snowfall from northeastern Wisconsin to Upper Michigan. Snowfall could reach a couple of feet in these areas, and gusty winds will make travel hazardous. As cold air moves in from Canada, snow will continue through Monday, with lake-effect snow into Tuesday morning.

Severe Thunderstorms and Cold Front

Today's weather could turn severe with thunderstorms developing across the Midwest and Mid-South. As the cold front progresses, storms will move eastward, impacting the Mid-Atlantic on Monday. Expect high winds and potential severe weather, with a cold front bringing chilly air all the way to Texas. Monday's severe weather threat is higher, so stay on alert.

Heatwave in the West

Over in the western U.S., an early heatwave is ramping up. Temperatures will be record-breaking in Southern California, the Desert Southwest, and the Great Basin. These hot conditions will stick around, with temperatures climbing through the week.

Rain in the Pacific Northwest

In the Pacific Northwest, temperatures will stay cool with highs in the 40s. However, as the week progresses, expect increasing chances of rain, particularly over northwestern Washington by Tuesday.

This weather report is relevant for ZIP codes 96720 and 96721, accurately covering areas of Hilo, HI.

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