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Weather & Climate in Waikele, HI

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

Waikele has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°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 64.1 inches (wetter 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 204 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation204 ft (62 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density7,227/sq mi
Coordinates21.4026°N, 158.0058°W
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
CountyHonolulu County County
Nearest AirportDaniel K Inouye International (HNL)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
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

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

Mar 9, 2017 70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.7 125 km 32 km
Jun 21, 2013 49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.5 106 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2014 54 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.2 80 km 6 km
May 20, 2005 28 km ENE of Ka‘a‘awa, Hawaii M4.1 51 km 10 km
Jun 7, 2014 5 km ESE of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.1 92 km 0 km
Jun 1, 2006 66 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.1 112 km 31 km
Oct 23, 1991 29 km NW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.0 65 km 23 km
Jul 19, 2010 37 km S of Honolulu, Hawaii M3.9 50 km 3 km
Aug 15, 2002 Oahu region, Hawaii M3.9 42 km 5 km
Jun 14, 1991 24 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 111 km 4 km
May 29, 2014 56 km NNW of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 93 km 30 km
Jul 29, 2013 11 km ESE of Waim?nalo Beach, Hawaii M3.7 44 km 33 km
Feb 25, 2011 27 km SSE of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.7 56 km 0 km
Sep 16, 2017 34 km NE of Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, Hawaii M3.7 60 km 10 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km WNW of Lanai City, Hawaii M3.6 112 km 1 km
Jun 4, 2018 13 km S of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.6 40 km 32 km
Jun 15, 2013 122 km WSW of Ko Olina, Hawaii M3.6 137 km 17 km
Apr 30, 1993 31 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.5 103 km 15 km
Aug 23, 2017 24 km NNE of Waialua, Hawaii M3.5 141 km 13 km
May 21, 2011 118 km SW of Lanai City, Hawaii M3.5 145 km 16 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 99 km
2018 Lane Category 1 75 mph 279 km
2016 Lester Category 1 75 mph 240 km
2014 Ana Category 1 81 mph 183 km
1992 Iniki Category 4 144 mph 186 km
1982 Iwa Category 1 92 mph 209 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 11 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 25 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 26, 1988 EF1 11 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 15, 1971 EF1 13 km 0.5 mi 0
Jan 28, 1971 EF1 11 km 1.7 mi 0
Mar 28, 1963 EF1 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 1, 1963 EF1 12 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 21, 1957 EF1 15 km 2.5 mi 0
Apr 23, 2015 EF0 10 km 1.0 mi 0
Mar 9, 2012 EF0 30 km 1.3 mi 0
Feb 11, 2009 EF0 9 km 0.4 mi 0
Dec 4, 2005 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 7, 2004 EF0 95 km 1.0 mi 0
Jan 25, 2004 EF0 3 km 1.0 mi 0
Feb 11, 1989 EF0 11 km 0.2 mi 0
May 13, 1986 EF0 5 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 26, 1985 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 23, 1983 EF0 11 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 26, 1975 EF0 17 km 1.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Haleakala Shield 3,055 m (10,023 ft) 1750 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°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 74°F (24°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

Waikele has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°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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