Seaview, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
293
Population
444/sq mi density
$256,700
Home Value
$286,530 Zillow
$1,076
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Seaview has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 179 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 444/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4067°N, 154.9214°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Hawaii County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hilo International (ITO) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.86 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.3 m (47 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 14.3 m | 2 | 13 km |
| 1868 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 13.7 m | 77 | 76 km |
| 1869 | OFF COAST OF HAWAII | Unknown | 8.2 m | - | 67 km |
| 1919 | ALIKA, HAWAII | Explosion | 4.3 m | - | 105 km |
| 1951 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.6 m | - | 114 km |
| 1952 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 35 km |
| 1908 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 46 km |
| 2018 | HAWAII | Eruption | 0.4 m | - | 13 km |
| 1989 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 18 km |
| 2006 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kilauea (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kilauea | Shield | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) | 2018 | 38 km |
| Mauna Loa | Shield | 4,170 m (13,681 ft) | 1984 | 72 km |
| Mauna Kea | Shield | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | -2460 | 74 km |
| Hualalai | Shield | 2,523 m (8,278 ft) | 1801 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 8.8 in |
Seaview has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.4") and May the driest (4.8").