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Lihue, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,847
Population
1,052/sq mi density
$77,420
Median Income
$47,053 per capita
$843,900
Home Value
$858,976 Zillow
$1,989
Median Rent
39.9% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,420 median income, 0.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$843,900 home value, $1,989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lihue 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 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)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,052/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9726°N, 159.3558°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Kauai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 103 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
Lihue has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (2.1").