Kahului, Hawaii facts for kids
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Kahului, Hawaii
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Aerial view of Kahului from the southwest
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Location in Maui County and the state of Hawaii
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 Kahului, Hawaii
Location in Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Maui |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.03 sq mi (41.52 km2) |
| • Land | 14.39 sq mi (37.26 km2) |
| • Water | 1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 28,219 |
| • Density | 1,961.56/sq mi (757.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| ZIP codes |
96732-96733
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| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-22700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0359843 |
Kahului (Hawaiian pronunciation: [kəhuˈluwi]) is a town in Maui County in Hawaii, a state in the United States. It has Maui County's main airport, a big harbor for ships, and many shops. In 2020, about 28,219 people lived there. Kahului is part of a larger area that includes nearby towns like Wailuku and Lahaina.
Kahului is the main shopping area for people living in Maui County. It has several malls and large stores, including department stores at the Queen Kaahumanu Center. Fun places to visit in Kahului include the Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanaha Beach County Park, and the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
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Exploring Kahului's Location
Kahului is on the north-central side of the island of Maui. It sits right on the shore of Kahului Bay. To its west is the town of Wailuku. To the southwest, you'll find Waikapu. The Kahului Airport and Spreckelsville are to the east.
The total area of Kahului is about 16 square miles (41.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 14.3 square miles (37.26 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.6 square miles (4.26 square kilometers), is water.
Kahului's Weather and Climate
Kahului has a hot, dry climate, especially during summer. This is because it's on the "leeward" side of Maui, meaning it's protected from the strong trade winds.
The average temperature changes throughout the year. In February, it's usually around 71.8°F (22.1°C). In August, it gets warmer, averaging about 79.7°F (26.5°C). It rarely gets very cold; temperatures drop below 60°F (15.5°C) about 21 nights a year. It gets very hot, above 90°F (32.2°C), about 25 days a year.
The highest temperature ever recorded was 97°F (36.1°C) in 1994 and 2015. The lowest was 48°F (8.9°C) in 1969.
Kahului gets about 17.83 inches (453 mm) of rain each year. This rain usually falls over about 95 days. The town is also quite windy, with winds averaging 13.7 miles per hour (22 km/h) each year.
| Climate data for Kahului Airport, Hawaii (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1905−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 90 (32) |
90 (32) |
90 (32) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
95 (35) |
97 (36) |
97 (36) |
97 (36) |
96 (36) |
96 (36) |
90 (32) |
97 (36) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 85.7 (29.8) |
86.0 (30.0) |
86.5 (30.3) |
87.5 (30.8) |
89.3 (31.8) |
90.5 (32.5) |
92.0 (33.3) |
92.3 (33.5) |
92.6 (33.7) |
91.6 (33.1) |
89.3 (31.8) |
86.6 (30.3) |
93.8 (34.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 82.2 (27.9) |
82.2 (27.9) |
82.9 (28.3) |
84.5 (29.2) |
86.5 (30.3) |
88.3 (31.3) |
89.2 (31.8) |
89.9 (32.2) |
90.0 (32.2) |
88.7 (31.5) |
85.8 (29.9) |
83.3 (28.5) |
86.1 (30.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 72.9 (22.7) |
73.0 (22.8) |
74.0 (23.3) |
75.5 (24.2) |
77.1 (25.1) |
79.3 (26.3) |
80.5 (26.9) |
81.1 (27.3) |
80.6 (27.0) |
79.4 (26.3) |
77.1 (25.1) |
74.6 (23.7) |
77.1 (25.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 63.6 (17.6) |
63.8 (17.7) |
65.1 (18.4) |
66.6 (19.2) |
67.7 (19.8) |
70.3 (21.3) |
71.8 (22.1) |
72.3 (22.4) |
71.2 (21.8) |
70.1 (21.2) |
68.4 (20.2) |
65.9 (18.8) |
68.1 (20.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 55.6 (13.1) |
55.6 (13.1) |
57.2 (14.0) |
59.8 (15.4) |
60.9 (16.1) |
64.0 (17.8) |
65.0 (18.3) |
65.6 (18.7) |
64.7 (18.2) |
63.6 (17.6) |
61.4 (16.3) |
58.3 (14.6) |
54.1 (12.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 48 (9) |
50 (10) |
51 (11) |
54 (12) |
56 (13) |
58 (14) |
58 (14) |
60 (16) |
59 (15) |
58 (14) |
55 (13) |
52 (11) |
48 (9) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 2.42 (61) |
2.00 (51) |
2.64 (67) |
1.32 (34) |
0.71 (18) |
0.17 (4.3) |
0.53 (13) |
0.53 (13) |
0.45 (11) |
0.83 (21) |
1.81 (46) |
2.80 (71) |
16.21 (412) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.3 | 9.1 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 9.2 | 10.0 | 92.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 77.5 | 74.7 | 74.1 | 72.2 | 71.3 | 69.6 | 70.3 | 69.4 | 70.2 | 73.1 | 74.1 | 76.8 | 72.8 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 218.4 | 210.1 | 239.6 | 235.6 | 275.3 | 290.1 | 293.5 | 284.6 | 270.7 | 247.0 | 211.6 | 213.1 | 2,989.6 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 64 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 68 | 63 | 63 | 67 |
| Source: NOAA (relative humidity and sun 1961−1990) | |||||||||||||
Kahului's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,353 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,193 | −6.8% | |
| 1950 | 6,306 | 187.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,223 | −33.0% | |
| 1970 | 8,173 | 93.5% | |
| 1980 | 12,978 | 58.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,889 | 30.1% | |
| 2000 | 20,146 | 19.3% | |
| 2010 | 26,337 | 30.7% | |
| 2020 | 28,219 | 7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, about 20,146 people lived in Kahului. There were 5,880 households, which are groups of people living together. About 35% of these households had children under 18. Many families were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Kahului in 2000 was 36 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18, and 17% was 65 or older.
Jobs and Businesses in Kahului
Kahului has many important businesses that employ people. Some of the major employers include:
- Walmart
- Maui Electric Company
- Macy's
- Hale Makua Health Services
- Aloha Air Cargo
- Zippy's
- Roberts Hawaii
- University of Hawaiʻi Maui College
Schools in Kahului
Kahului has several public schools for students of all ages:
- Maui High School
- Maui Waena Intermediate School
- Kahului Elementary School
- Lihikai Elementary School
- Pomaika'i Elementary School
Fun Places to Visit
There are many interesting places to see in and around Kahului:
- Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum: Learn about the history of sugar cane farming in Hawaii. It's in nearby Puʻunene.
- Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary: A special place to see different kinds of birds and wildlife.
- Maui Nui Botanical Gardens: Explore beautiful gardens with native Hawaiian plants.
- Tasaka Guri-Guri: Try their famous "guri-guri" frozen dessert, a local favorite!
See also
In Spanish: Kahului para niños
