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Pukalani, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Maui County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,490 Population 2,252/sq mi density
$120,707 Median Income $50,972 per capita
$926,100 Home Value $1,100,444 Zillow
$1,816 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$120,707 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$926,100 home value, $1,816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pukalani 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 Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density2,252/sq mi
Coordinates20.8329°N, 156.3415°W
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
CountyMaui County County
Nearest AirportEllison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA)
81 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.0"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)4.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.3 / 100
Community Resilience86.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

1,139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 29, 2025.

Apr 14, 2019 20 km E of Kalaoa, Hawaii M5.3 134 km
Jul 15, 2005 50 km NNE of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii M5.3 133 km
Jul 5, 2021 12 km NNW of Kukuihaele, Hawaii M5.2 101 km
Jun 27, 1998 51 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii M5.1 86 km
Mar 20, 1995 Maui region, Hawaii M4.8 89 km
May 11, 1995 5 km NNE of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii M4.8 133 km
Apr 1, 2016 85 km NNE of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii M4.7 131 km
Mar 9, 2017 70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.7 117 km
May 22, 2022 3 km NW of H?lualoa, Hawaii M4.7 138 km
Jan 25, 2022 10 km NNE of Wailua, Hawaii M4.7 29 km
Aug 2, 1990 22 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii M4.7 135 km
Feb 17, 2017 25 km WNW of Puako, Hawaii M4.7 90 km
Mar 20, 2016 13 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii M4.6 129 km
Mar 20, 2022 21 km SSE of Waimea, Hawaii M4.5 135 km
Mar 9, 2010 19 km SW of Laup?hoehoe, Hawaii M4.5 149 km
Nov 22, 1998 30 km NW of H?w?, Hawaii M4.5 56 km
Apr 5, 2015 12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii M4.5 123 km
Oct 20, 2011 21 km SE of Waimea, Hawaii M4.5 135 km
Jun 21, 2013 49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.5 109 km
Aug 7, 2014 12 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii M4.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hone (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Hone Category 1 251 km
2020 Douglas Category 1 69 km
2018 Lane Category 2 290 km
2016 Lester Category 1 186 km
2014 Ana Category 1 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

7 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF0.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 11, 2011 EF0 13 km 0
Sep 23, 2008 EF0 62 km 0
Mar 25, 2006 EF0 10 km 0
Mar 23, 2006 EF0 69 km 0
Jan 29, 1974 EF0 36 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF0 61 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF0 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2006 HAWAII Earthquake 0.1 m 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Haleakala Shield 3,055 m (10,023 ft) 1750 17 km
Hualalai Shield 2,523 m (8,278 ft) 1801 136 km
Mauna Kea Shield 4,205 m (13,796 ft) -2460 145 km
Mauna Loa Shield 4,170 m (13,681 ft) 1984 169 km
Kilauea Shield 1,222 m (4,009 ft) 2018 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAUNAKAKAI (8,355 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 KAUNAKAKAI 8,355 74 km
2019 WAIKO RD 7,915 12 km
2016 MAALAEA 6,028 22 km
2023 PULEHU 5,712 8 km
2019 CENTRAL MAUI 5,530 5 km
2016 KAHIKINUI 5,341 25 km
2007 OLOWALU 2,549 30 km
2007 UPPER WAIOHULI 2,376 16 km
2023 LAHAINA 2,129 34 km
2022 KAUAULU VALLEY 1,920 31 km
2005 AKONE-PULE HWY 1,148 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

Pukalani 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").

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