Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kilauea 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. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 300 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average
70°F (21°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Geography
Elevation
300 ft (91 m)
Area
5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density
625/sq mi
Coordinates
22.2120°N, 159.3987°W
Timezone
Pacific/Honolulu
County
Kauai County County
Nearest Airport
Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 113 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall61.3"
61% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar)7.49"
Driest Month (Jun)3.70"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
22.6 / 100
Community Resilience
85.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
No Rating
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
No Rating
Lightning
Relatively High
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
No Rating
Landslide
Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flood
Relatively Low
Tsunami
Relatively Moderate
Volcano
No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.0.
May 29, 2022
70 km WSW of Kekaha, Hawaii
M4.0
112 km
16 km
Aug 22, 2013
17 km W of M?kaha, Hawaii
M2.6
135 km
35 km
Mar 7, 2012
11 km NW of M?kaha, Hawaii
M2.5
136 km
33 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 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Douglas
Category 1
92 mph
61 km
2014
Ana
Category 1
81 mph
176 km
1992
Iniki
Category 4
132 mph
48 km
1982
Iwa
Category 1
92 mph
75 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF1.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Dec 17, 1967
EF1
42 km
2.5 mi
0
Dec 13, 2008
EF0
40 km
0.9 mi
0
Jan 9, 2005
EF0
41 km
5.0 mi
0
Mar 24, 2002
EF0
14 km
1.0 mi
0
Dec 31, 1971
EF0
43 km
0.1 mi
0
Dec 18, 1971
EF0
42 km
2.5 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: POKII RIDGE (2,027 acres, 2012).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2012
POKII RIDGE
2,027
39 km
2024
KEKAHA FIRE
1,302
39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
70°F (21°C)
4.5 in
Coldest
February
70°F (21°C)
5.3 in
March
70°F (21°C)
7.5 in
Wettest
April
72°F (22°C)
4.4 in
May
74°F (23°C)
4.8 in
June
76°F (24°C)
3.7 in
Driest
July
77°F (25°C)
3.9 in
August
78°F (25°C)
4.5 in
Warmest
September
78°F (25°C)
4.0 in
October
76°F (25°C)
5.0 in
November
74°F (23°C)
7.2 in
December
72°F (22°C)
6.5 in
Kilauea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and June the driest (3.7").