Mauna Loa Estates, HI
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3.4
/5.0
B
Good
931
Population
506/sq mi density
$41,509
Median Income
$40,438 per capita
$291,600
Home Value
$378,378 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,509 median income, 19.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$291,600 home value, $958/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mauna Loa Estates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 96.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,625 ft (1,105 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4274°N, 155.2213°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Hawaii County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hilo International (ITO) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.86 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.3 m (47 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 14.3 m | 2 | 20 km |
| 1868 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 13.7 m | 77 | 56 km |
| 1869 | OFF COAST OF HAWAII | Unknown | 8.2 m | - | 68 km |
| 1919 | ALIKA, HAWAII | Explosion | 4.3 m | - | 75 km |
| 1951 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.6 m | - | 82 km |
| 1952 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 43 km |
| 1908 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 53 km |
| 2018 | HAWAII | Eruption | 0.4 m | - | 26 km |
| 1989 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 16 km |
| 2006 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kilauea (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kilauea | Shield | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) | 2018 | 7 km |
| Mauna Loa | Shield | 4,170 m (13,681 ft) | 1984 | 41 km |
| Mauna Kea | Shield | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | -2460 | 51 km |
| Hualalai | Shield | 2,523 m (8,278 ft) | 1801 | 74 km |
| Haleakala | Shield | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) | 1750 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 8.8 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 10.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
Mauna Loa Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 96.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.4") and June the driest (5.1").