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Weather & Climate in Ualapue, HI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ualapue has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°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 801 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.0719°N, 156.8350°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Kalawao County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
388 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 51 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii | M5.1 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Mar 20, 1995 | Maui region, Hawaii | M4.8 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii | M4.7 | 77 km | 32 km |
| Jan 25, 2022 | 10 km NNE of Wailua, Hawaii | M4.7 | 80 km | 41 km |
| Feb 17, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Puako, Hawaii | M4.7 | 138 km | 40 km |
| Nov 22, 1998 | 30 km NW of H?w?, Hawaii | M4.5 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii | M4.5 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Jul 27, 2006 | 36 km SSW of M?kena, Hawaii | M4.4 | 85 km | 31 km |
| Aug 12, 1993 | 29 km WSW of H?w?, Hawaii | M4.3 | 129 km | 42 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 33 km WNW of H?w?, Hawaii | M4.2 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 73 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii | M4.2 | 135 km | 1 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 54 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii | M4.2 | 84 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2005 | 28 km ENE of Ka‘a‘awa, Hawaii | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2014 | 5 km ESE of Maunaloa, Hawaii | M4.1 | 35 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2006 | 66 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii | M4.1 | 78 km | 31 km |
| Jun 20, 1995 | 48 km E of Hana, Hawaii | M4.1 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2003 | 44 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii | M4.0 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Oct 23, 1991 | 29 km NW of Maunaloa, Hawaii | M4.0 | 65 km | 23 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 9 km W of M?kena, Hawaii | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 1999 | 3 km WSW of Hana, Hawaii | M4.0 | 92 km | 10 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2020 | Douglas | Category 1 | 92 mph | 74 km |
| 2018 | Lane | Category 2 | 92 mph | 281 km |
| 2016 | Lester | Category 1 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 2014 | Ana | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 1982 | Iwa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 11, 1982 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2012 | EF0 | 98 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2011 | EF0 | 52 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2008 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2006 | EF0 | 53 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2006 | EF0 | 37 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 29, 1974 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 27, 1973 | EF0 | 19 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1967 | EF0 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Haleakala | Shield | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) | 1750 | 73 km |
| Hualalai | Shield | 2,523 m (8,278 ft) | 1801 | 184 km |
| Mauna Kea | Shield | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | -2460 | 199 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 | 17 km |
| 2019 | WAIKO RD | 7,915 | 49 km |
| 2016 | MAALAEA | 6,028 | 42 km |
| 2023 | PULEHU | 5,712 | 55 km |
| 2019 | CENTRAL MAUI | 5,530 | 53 km |
| 2016 | KAHIKINUI | 5,341 | 78 km |
| 2007 | OLOWALU | 2,549 | 34 km |
| 2007 | UPPER WAIOHULI | 2,376 | 69 km |
| 2023 | LAHAINA | 2,129 | 28 km |
| 2022 | KAUAULU VALLEY | 1,920 | 30 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.4 in |
Ualapue has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (2.4").