Makaha, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,898
Population
3,680/sq mi density
$63,291
Median Income
$26,751 per capita
$416,100
Home Value
$570,357 Zillow
$1,871
Median Rent
47.1% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$63,291 median income, 9.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$416,100 home value, $1,871/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Makaha 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. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,680/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4677°N, 158.2164°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Honolulu County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 22 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Makaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.5").