Kilauea, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,104
Population
625/sq mi density
$86,382
Median Income
$39,982 per capita
$1,011,000
Home Value
$1,786,448 Zillow
$1,453
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$86,382 median income, 2.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,011,000 home value, $1,453/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kilauea 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 61.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.2120°N, 159.3987°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Kauai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 113 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) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in |
Kilauea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and June the driest (3.7").