Out of 5 counties with wildfire data, these are the counties with the highest smoke exposure risk.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Counties ranked | 5 |
| Avg smoke risk (top 100) | 13/100 |
| Total county fires 5yr (top 100) | 37 |
Top 5 Counties
| Rank | County | State | Smoke Risk | County Fires (5yr) | ZIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu | Hawaii | 19/100 | 11 | 66 |
| 2 | Maui | Hawaii | 15/100 | 6 | 17 |
| 3 | Hawaii | Hawaii | 14/100 | 16 | 35 |
| 4 | Kalawao | Hawaii | 10/100 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Kauai | Hawaii | 5/100 | 4 | 17 |
Methodology
County rankings for Hawaii based on average smoke risk score and fire frequency.
Data sources: National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), EPA AirNow. Last updated: 2026-06-04.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is wildfire smoke risk calculated?
Smoke risk scores (0-100) combine multiple factors: proximity to recent wildfires, county fire frequency over the past 5 years, historical smoke days, and geographic position relative to typical fire corridors. Higher scores indicate greater smoke exposure risk during fire season.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Use a HEPA air purifier indoors, wear N95 or KN95 masks outdoors during smoke events, seal windows and doors, and monitor AirNow.gov for real-time air quality. Create a clean room in your home with the purifier running and windows sealed.