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Kawela Bay, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
371 Population 640/sq mi density
$76,094 Median Income $50,688 per capita
$848,400 Home Value $1,046,121 Zillow
$2,609 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,094 median income, 1.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$848,400 home value, $2,609/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kawela Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density640/sq mi
Coordinates21.6990°N, 157.9989°W
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
CountyHonolulu County County
Nearest AirportDaniel K Inouye International (HNL)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience62.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Sep 24, 2023.

Mar 9, 2017 70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.7 117 km
Jun 21, 2013 49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.5 103 km
Aug 22, 2014 54 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.2 109 km
May 20, 2005 28 km ENE of Ka‘a‘awa, Hawaii M4.1 41 km
Jun 7, 2014 5 km ESE of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.1 107 km
Jun 1, 2006 66 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.1 104 km
Oct 23, 1991 29 km NW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.0 75 km
Jul 19, 2010 37 km S of Honolulu, Hawaii M3.9 82 km
Aug 15, 2002 Oahu region, Hawaii M3.9 53 km
Jun 14, 1991 24 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 117 km
May 29, 2014 56 km NNW of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 88 km
Jul 29, 2013 11 km ESE of Waim?nalo Beach, Hawaii M3.7 62 km
Feb 25, 2011 27 km SSE of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.7 82 km
Sep 16, 2017 34 km NE of Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, Hawaii M3.7 53 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km WNW of Lanai City, Hawaii M3.6 131 km
Jun 4, 2018 13 km S of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.6 67 km
Apr 30, 1993 31 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.5 107 km
Aug 23, 2017 24 km NNE of Waialua, Hawaii M3.5 147 km
Feb 15, 2006 73 km N of Waialua, Hawaii M3.5 132 km
May 31, 1994 34 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M3.4 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 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 68 km
2016 Lester Category 1 224 km
2014 Ana Category 1 205 km
1992 Iniki Category 4 188 km
1982 Iwa Category 1 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 18, 1982 EF2 22 km 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 50 km 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 44 km 0
Mar 26, 1988 EF1 37 km 0
Jun 15, 1971 EF1 43 km 0
Jan 28, 1971 EF1 22 km 0
Mar 28, 1963 EF1 3 km 0
Mar 1, 1963 EF1 43 km 0
Jan 21, 1957 EF1 21 km 0
Apr 23, 2015 EF0 42 km 0
Mar 9, 2012 EF0 45 km 0
Feb 11, 2009 EF0 41 km 0
Jan 25, 2004 EF0 31 km 0
Feb 11, 1989 EF0 22 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF0 36 km 0
Sep 26, 1985 EF0 9 km 0
Sep 23, 1983 EF0 40 km 0
Nov 26, 1975 EF0 50 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF0 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MILILANI (1,717 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 MILILANI 1,717 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in

Kawela Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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