Weather & Climate in Kaanapali, HI

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

Kaanapali has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°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 23.3 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 175 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	74.1°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	175 ft (53 m)
Area	6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²)
Population Density	243/sq mi
Coordinates	20.9305°N, 156.6864°W
Timezone	Pacific/Honolulu
County	Maui County County
Nearest Airport	Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 84 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 5.71"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	24.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

650 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Jul 5, 2021	12 km NNW of Kukuihaele, Hawaii	M5.2	135 km	27 km
Jun 27, 1998	51 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii	M5.1	103 km	4 km
Mar 20, 1995	Maui region, Hawaii	M4.8	93 km	13 km
Mar 9, 2017	70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii	M4.7	95 km	32 km
Jan 25, 2022	10 km NNE of Wailua, Hawaii	M4.7	63 km	41 km
Feb 17, 2017	25 km WNW of Puako, Hawaii	M4.7	116 km	40 km
Nov 22, 1998	30 km NW of H?w?, Hawaii	M4.5	87 km	26 km
Apr 5, 2015	12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii	M4.5	145 km	8 km
Jun 21, 2013	49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii	M4.5	81 km	35 km
Aug 7, 2014	12 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii	M4.5	133 km	15 km
Jul 27, 2006	36 km SSW of M?kena, Hawaii	M4.4	66 km	31 km
Aug 12, 1993	29 km WSW of H?w?, Hawaii	M4.3	107 km	42 km
Mar 7, 1991	6 km SSW of Waimea, Hawaii	M4.2	149 km	28 km
Jul 30, 2017	33 km WNW of H?w?, Hawaii	M4.2	84 km	16 km
Jul 7, 2021	73 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii	M4.2	118 km	1 km
Aug 22, 2014	54 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii	M4.2	95 km	6 km
May 20, 2005	28 km ENE of Ka‘a‘awa, Hawaii	M4.1	126 km	10 km
Jun 7, 2014	5 km ESE of Maunaloa, Hawaii	M4.1	55 km	0 km
Jun 1, 2006	66 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii	M4.1	97 km	31 km
Jun 20, 1995	48 km E of Hana, Hawaii	M4.1	122 km	15 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Hone	Category 1	75 mph	259 km
2020	Douglas	Category 1	92 mph	86 km
2018	Lane	Category 2	104 mph	276 km
2016	Lester	Category 1	81 mph	188 km
2014	Ana	Category 1	81 mph	274 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	30 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 23, 2008	EF0	30 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 25, 2006	EF0	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2006	EF0	37 km	1.0 mi	0
Jan 29, 1974	EF0	72 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF0	24 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF0	22 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	—	141 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (52 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Haleakala	Shield	3,055 m (10,023 ft)	1750	52 km
Hualalai	Shield	2,523 m (8,278 ft)	1801	162 km
Mauna Kea	Shield	4,205 m (13,796 ft)	-2460	177 km
Mauna Loa	Shield	4,170 m (13,681 ft)	1984	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	KAUNAKAKAI	8,355	37 km
2019	WAIKO RD	7,915	28 km
2016	MAALAEA	6,028	20 km
2023	PULEHU	5,712	33 km
2019	CENTRAL MAUI	5,530	33 km
2016	KAHIKINUI	5,341	56 km
2007	OLOWALU	2,549	13 km
2007	UPPER WAIOHULI	2,376	47 km
2023	LAHAINA	2,129	6 km
2022	KAUAULU VALLEY	1,920	8 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	5.7 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	72°F (22°C)	2.6 in
March	73°F (23°C)	3.1 in
April	74°F (23°C)	3.0 in
May	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in
June	77°F (25°C)	1.6 in	Driest
July	77°F (25°C)	2.1 in
August	79°F (26°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
September	79°F (26°C)	2.0 in
October	78°F (26°C)	2.7 in
November	76°F (24°C)	3.5 in
December	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in

Kaanapali has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (1.6").

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