Hanamaulu, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,360 Population 3,433/sq mi density
$80,094 Median Income $27,689 per capita
$634,700 Home Value $858,976 Zillow
$1,452 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$80,094 median income, 6.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$634,700 home value, $1,452/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanamaulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation107 ft (33 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density3,433/sq mi
Coordinates21.9969°N, 159.3471°W
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
CountyKauai County County
Nearest AirportDaniel K Inouye International (HNL)
103 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.75"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.6 / 100
Community Resilience85.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on May 29, 2022.

May 29, 2022 70 km WSW of Kekaha, Hawaii M4.0 107 km
Jun 15, 2013 122 km WSW of Ko Olina, Hawaii M3.6 142 km
Aug 22, 2013 17 km W of M?kaha, Hawaii M2.6 117 km
Mar 7, 2012 11 km NW of M?kaha, Hawaii M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Douglas (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Douglas Category 1 72 km
2014 Ana Category 1 155 km
1992 Iniki Category 4 72 km
1982 Iwa Category 1 90 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 17, 1967 EF1 34 km 0
Dec 13, 2008 EF0 33 km 0
Dec 4, 2005 EF0 80 km 0
Jan 9, 2005 EF0 35 km 0
Feb 7, 2004 EF0 82 km 0
Mar 24, 2002 EF0 15 km 0
Dec 31, 1971 EF0 35 km 0
Dec 18, 1971 EF0 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POKII RIDGE (2,027 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 POKII RIDGE 2,027 36 km
2024 KEKAHA FIRE 1,302 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
February 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
May 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in

Hanamaulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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