Weather & Climate in Olowalu, HI

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

Olowalu 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 533 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	533 ft (162 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	24/sq mi
Coordinates	20.8277°N, 156.6195°W
Timezone	Pacific/Honolulu
County	Maui County County
Nearest Airport	Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA) 88 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 6.89"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

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

883 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	149 km	13 km
Jul 5, 2021	12 km NNW of Kukuihaele, Hawaii	M5.2	123 km	27 km
Jun 27, 1998	51 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii	M5.1	90 km	4 km
Mar 20, 1995	Maui region, Hawaii	M4.8	82 km	13 km
Mar 9, 2017	70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii	M4.7	108 km	32 km
May 22, 2022	3 km NW of H?lualoa, Hawaii	M4.7	149 km	9 km
Jan 25, 2022	10 km NNE of Wailua, Hawaii	M4.7	57 km	41 km
Feb 17, 2017	25 km WNW of Puako, Hawaii	M4.7	103 km	40 km
Mar 20, 2016	13 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii	M4.6	145 km	30 km
Nov 22, 1998	30 km NW of H?w?, Hawaii	M4.5	74 km	26 km
Apr 5, 2015	12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii	M4.5	132 km	8 km
Aug 7, 2014	12 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii	M4.5	120 km	15 km
Jun 21, 2013	49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii	M4.5	94 km	35 km
Jul 27, 2006	36 km SSW of M?kena, Hawaii	M4.4	54 km	31 km
Jun 3, 1999	Island of Hawaii, Hawaii	M4.4	146 km	26 km
Aug 12, 1993	29 km WSW of H?w?, Hawaii	M4.3	94 km	42 km
Mar 7, 1991	6 km SSW of Waimea, Hawaii	M4.2	136 km	28 km
Jul 30, 2017	33 km WNW of H?w?, Hawaii	M4.2	72 km	16 km
May 22, 1994	12 km SE of Waimea, Hawaii	M4.2	145 km	12 km
Jul 7, 2021	73 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii	M4.2	106 km	1 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	86 mph	248 km
2020	Douglas	Category 1	92 mph	91 km
2018	Lane	Category 2	104 mph	271 km
2016	Lester	Category 1	81 mph	197 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	19 km	0.0 mi	0
Sep 23, 2008	EF0	33 km	0.8 mi	0
Mar 25, 2006	EF0	30 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 23, 2006	EF0	40 km	1.0 mi	0
Jan 29, 1974	EF0	64 km	0.1 mi	0
May 27, 1973	EF0	33 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF0	12 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	—	127 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (41 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Haleakala	Shield	3,055 m (10,023 ft)	1750	41 km
Hualalai	Shield	2,523 m (8,278 ft)	1801	149 km
Mauna Kea	Shield	4,205 m (13,796 ft)	-2460	164 km
Mauna Loa	Shield	4,170 m (13,681 ft)	1984	184 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	49 km
2019	WAIKO RD	7,915	18 km
2016	MAALAEA	6,028	8 km
2023	PULEHU	5,712	23 km
2019	CENTRAL MAUI	5,530	24 km
2016	KAHIKINUI	5,341	44 km
2007	OLOWALU	2,549	1 km
2007	UPPER WAIOHULI	2,376	35 km
2023	LAHAINA	2,129	7 km
2022	KAUAULU VALLEY	1,920	6 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
February	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
March	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
April	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.5 in
June	74°F (24°C)	2.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.2 in
September	76°F (25°C)	2.4 in
October	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
November	73°F (23°C)	5.6 in
December	71°F (22°C)	4.3 in

Olowalu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (2.1").

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