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Kula, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Maui County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,557
Population
190/sq mi density
$91,476
Median Income
$46,434 per capita
$1,117,300
Home Value
$1,329,333 Zillow
$2,208
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,476 median income, 2.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,117,300 home value, $2,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,377 ft (725 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7681°N, 156.3345°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Maui County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.6 m | — | 145 km |
| 2006 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Haleakala | Shield | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) | 1750 | 11 km |
| Hualalai | Shield | 2,523 m (8,278 ft) | 1801 | 129 km |
| Mauna Kea | Shield | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | -2460 | 139 km |
| Mauna Loa | Shield | 4,170 m (13,681 ft) | 1984 | 163 km |
| Kilauea | Shield | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) | 2018 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in |
Kula has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (2.3").