Hanalei, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
239
Population
351/sq mi density
$114,375
Median Income
$47,333 per capita
$2,000,001
Home Value
$3,278,835 Zillow
$2,500
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$114,375 median income, 16.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,500/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanalei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.2038°N, 159.4977°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Kauai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 118 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in |
Hanalei has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (5.0").