Weather on December 18 at Hawaii Volcanoes
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Based on 55 years of data from Hilo, HI
Elevation Note: Hawaii Volcanoes sits at 4,000 ft. Expect temperatures 14°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Hilo, HI at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
December 18th in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Hilo, HI) typically brings warm winter weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 18th was in 2025 (77°F average), while the coldest was 1975 (68°F) — a 9°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 76% of December 18th dates historically, with the wettest December 18th recording 11.05" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for December 18th in Hawaii Volcanoes? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 65°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2022 | 83°F | 63°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 2021 | 81°F | 66°F | 3.89" | -- |
| 2020 | 78°F | 70°F | 8.05" | -- |
| 2019 | 84°F | 68°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2018 | 81°F | 64°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 67°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2016 | 71°F | 67°F | 9.86" | -- |
| 2015 | 84°F | 67°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 2014 | 80°F | 68°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2013 | 80°F | 63°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2012 | 81°F | 64°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2011 | 79°F | 64°F | 2.82" | -- |
| 2010 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 80°F | 65°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 63°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2007 | 76°F | 64°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2006 | 80°F | 65°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 2005 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 81°F | 64°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2003 | 76°F | 67°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2002 | 78°F | 67°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2001 | 79°F | 66°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 2000 | 80°F | 64°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1999 | 76°F | 64°F | 0.99" | -- |
| 1998 | 79°F | 65°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 1997 | 78°F | 66°F | 2.77" | 0" |
| 1996 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1995 | 81°F | 64°F | 0.41" | 0" |
| 1994 | 82°F | 63°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1993 | 78°F | 64°F | 3.12" | 0" |
| 1992 | 85°F | 67°F | 0.53" | 0" |
| 1991 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 80°F | 63°F | 3.73" | 0" |
| 1989 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 81°F | 62°F | 2.54" | 0" |
| 1987 | 75°F | 68°F | 6.86" | 0" |
| 1986 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 76°F | 64°F | 3.99" | 0" |
| 1983 | 81°F | 63°F | 1.47" | 0" |
| 1982 | 76°F | 64°F | 2.29" | 0" |
| 1981 | 81°F | 67°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 82°F | 64°F | 1.17" | 0" |
| 1978 | 78°F | 67°F | 2.16" | 0" |
| 1977 | 75°F | 68°F | 2.31" | 0" |
| 1976 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 78°F | 57°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1974 | 81°F | 64°F | 0.89" | 0" |
| 1973 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 77°F | 67°F | 11.05" | 0" |