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Weather & Climate in Nanakuli, HI

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

Nanakuli has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°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. 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 11 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density4,108/sq mi
Coordinates21.3898°N, 158.1550°W
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
CountyHonolulu County County
Nearest AirportDaniel K Inouye International (HNL)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jan) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience62.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively High
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Relatively High
Volcano No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Mar 9, 2017 70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.7 140 km 32 km
Jun 21, 2013 49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.5 121 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2014 54 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.2 89 km 6 km
May 20, 2005 28 km ENE of Ka‘a‘awa, Hawaii M4.1 65 km 10 km
Jun 7, 2014 5 km ESE of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.1 106 km 0 km
Jun 1, 2006 66 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.1 127 km 31 km
Oct 23, 1991 29 km NW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.0 80 km 23 km
Jul 19, 2010 37 km S of Honolulu, Hawaii M3.9 55 km 3 km
Aug 15, 2002 Oahu region, Hawaii M3.9 58 km 5 km
Jun 14, 1991 24 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 127 km 4 km
May 29, 2014 56 km NNW of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 109 km 30 km
Jul 29, 2013 11 km ESE of Waim?nalo Beach, Hawaii M3.7 58 km 33 km
Feb 25, 2011 27 km SSE of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.7 68 km 0 km
Sep 16, 2017 34 km NE of Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, Hawaii M3.7 75 km 10 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km WNW of Lanai City, Hawaii M3.6 126 km 1 km
Jun 15, 2013 122 km WSW of Ko Olina, Hawaii M3.6 123 km 17 km
Jun 4, 2018 13 km S of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.6 52 km 32 km
Apr 30, 1993 31 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.5 119 km 15 km
May 21, 2011 118 km SW of Lanai City, Hawaii M3.5 147 km 16 km
May 31, 1994 34 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M3.4 86 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 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 101 km
2018 Lane Category 1 75 mph 277 km
2016 Lester Category 1 75 mph 254 km
2014 Ana Category 1 81 mph 170 km
1992 Iniki Category 4 144 mph 171 km
1982 Iwa Category 1 92 mph 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

21 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 18, 1982 EF2 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 40 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 26, 1988 EF1 5 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 15, 1971 EF1 26 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 28, 1971 EF1 18 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 28, 1963 EF1 35 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 1963 EF1 11 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 21, 1957 EF1 17 km 2.5 mi 0
Apr 23, 2015 EF0 13 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 9, 2012 EF0 46 km 1.3 mi 0
Feb 11, 2009 EF0 11 km 0.4 mi 0
Dec 4, 2005 EF0 82 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 7, 2004 EF0 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 25, 2004 EF0 13 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 11, 1989 EF0 20 km 0.2 mi 0
May 13, 1986 EF0 11 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 26, 1985 EF0 40 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 23, 1983 EF0 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 26, 1975 EF0 20 km 1.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MILILANI (1,717 acres, 2023).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2023 MILILANI 1,717 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 8.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
August 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in

Nanakuli has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (1.9").

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