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Weather & Climate in Haliimaile, HI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Haliimaile has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 1,271 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,271 ft (387 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates20.8629°N, 156.3285°W
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
CountyMaui County County
Nearest AirportEllison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.60"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

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

1,106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Apr 14, 2019 20 km E of Kalaoa, Hawaii M5.3 137 km 13 km
Jul 15, 2005 50 km NNE of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii M5.3 133 km 15 km
Jul 5, 2021 12 km NNW of Kukuihaele, Hawaii M5.2 102 km 27 km
Jun 27, 1998 51 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii M5.1 89 km 4 km
Mar 20, 1995 Maui region, Hawaii M4.8 92 km 13 km
May 11, 1995 5 km NNE of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii M4.8 134 km 14 km
Apr 1, 2016 85 km NNE of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii M4.7 130 km 33 km
Mar 9, 2017 70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.7 115 km 32 km
Aug 2, 1990 22 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii M4.7 137 km 16 km
May 22, 2022 3 km NW of H?lualoa, Hawaii M4.7 141 km 9 km
Jan 25, 2022 10 km NNE of Wailua, Hawaii M4.7 27 km 41 km
Feb 17, 2017 25 km WNW of Puako, Hawaii M4.7 93 km 40 km
Mar 20, 2016 13 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii M4.6 131 km 30 km
Mar 20, 2022 21 km SSE of Waimea, Hawaii M4.5 137 km 24 km
Nov 22, 1998 30 km NW of H?w?, Hawaii M4.5 58 km 26 km
Apr 5, 2015 12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii M4.5 126 km 8 km
Aug 7, 2014 12 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii M4.5 104 km 15 km
Oct 20, 2011 21 km SE of Waimea, Hawaii M4.5 137 km 16 km
Jun 21, 2013 49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.5 108 km 35 km
Jul 18, 1996 17 km SSE of Waimea, Hawaii M4.4 133 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Hone Category 1 86 mph 255 km
2020 Douglas Category 1 92 mph 66 km
2018 Lane Category 2 104 mph 293 km
2016 Lester Category 1 81 mph 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Feb 11, 2011 EF0 16 km 0.0 mi 0
Sep 23, 2008 EF0 64 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 25, 2006 EF0 7 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 23, 2006 EF0 70 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 29, 1974 EF0 34 km 0.1 mi 0
May 27, 1973 EF0 62 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF0 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

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 - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Haleakala Shield 3,055 m (10,023 ft) 1750 19 km
Hualalai Shield 2,523 m (8,278 ft) 1801 139 km
Mauna Kea Shield 4,205 m (13,796 ft) -2460 147 km
Mauna Loa Shield 4,170 m (13,681 ft) 1984 172 km
Kilauea Shield 1,222 m (4,009 ft) 2018 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 KAUNAKAKAI 8,355 74 km
2019 WAIKO RD 7,915 14 km
2016 MAALAEA 6,028 24 km
2023 PULEHU 5,712 12 km
2019 CENTRAL MAUI 5,530 8 km
2016 KAHIKINUI 5,341 27 km
2007 OLOWALU 2,549 31 km
2007 UPPER WAIOHULI 2,376 19 km
2023 LAHAINA 2,129 35 km
2022 KAUAULU VALLEY 1,920 32 km
2005 AKONE-PULE HWY 1,148 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 67°F (20°C) 6.2 in Coldest
March 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in

Haliimaile has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and September the driest (2.0").

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