Kaaawa, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,259
Population
1,574/sq mi density
$132,188
Median Income
$54,775 per capita
$966,500
Home Value
$1,053,802 Zillow
$1,871
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
77°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$132,188 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$966,500 home value, $1,871/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaaawa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 201 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,574/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5431°N, 157.8505°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Honolulu County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0275 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.31 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Volcano | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Haleakala | Shield | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) | 1750 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.3 in |
Kaaawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in February to 80°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.3") and June the driest (3.7").