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Waianae, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,907 Population 2,395/sq mi density
$84,766 Median Income $29,607 per capita
$487,200 Home Value $570,357 Zillow
$1,307 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$84,766 median income, 5.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$487,200 home value, $1,307/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Waianae 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 21.8 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 Average74.9°F
39% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²)
Population Density2,395/sq mi
Coordinates21.4518°N, 158.1820°W
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
CountyHonolulu County County
Nearest AirportDaniel K Inouye International (HNL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.50"

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

49 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 M4.7 141 km
Jun 21, 2013 49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.5 123 km
Aug 22, 2014 54 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.2 96 km
May 20, 2005 28 km ENE of Ka‘a‘awa, Hawaii M4.1 65 km
Jun 7, 2014 5 km ESE of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.1 111 km
Jun 1, 2006 66 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.1 128 km
Oct 23, 1991 29 km NW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.0 84 km
Jul 19, 2010 37 km S of Honolulu, Hawaii M3.9 62 km
Aug 15, 2002 Oahu region, Hawaii M3.9 61 km
Jun 14, 1991 24 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 130 km
May 29, 2014 56 km NNW of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 110 km
Jul 29, 2013 11 km ESE of Waim?nalo Beach, Hawaii M3.7 63 km
Feb 25, 2011 27 km SSE of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.7 74 km
Sep 16, 2017 34 km NE of Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, Hawaii M3.7 75 km
Apr 9, 1993 16 km WNW of Lanai City, Hawaii M3.6 131 km
Jun 15, 2013 122 km WSW of Ko Olina, Hawaii M3.6 125 km
Jun 4, 2018 13 km S of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.6 58 km
Apr 30, 1993 31 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.5 122 km
May 31, 1994 34 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M3.4 92 km
Jul 12, 2019 39 km NNW of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 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 95 km
2018 Lane Category 1 284 km
2016 Lester Category 1 253 km
2014 Ana Category 1 172 km
1992 Iniki Category 4 168 km
1982 Iwa Category 1 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 18, 1982 EF2 17 km 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 50 km 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 44 km 0
Mar 26, 1988 EF1 11 km 0
Jun 15, 1971 EF1 31 km 0
Jan 28, 1971 EF1 17 km 0
Mar 28, 1963 EF1 30 km 0
Mar 1, 1963 EF1 18 km 0
Jan 21, 1957 EF1 14 km 0
Apr 23, 2015 EF0 20 km 0
Mar 9, 2012 EF0 49 km 0
Feb 11, 2009 EF0 17 km 0
Dec 4, 2005 EF0 80 km 0
Feb 7, 2004 EF0 77 km 0
Jan 25, 2004 EF0 16 km 0
Feb 11, 1989 EF0 20 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF0 16 km 0
Sep 26, 1985 EF0 36 km 0
Sep 23, 1983 EF0 29 km 0
Nov 26, 1975 EF0 27 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 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
October 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in

Waianae has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (1.5").

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