Waihee-Waiehu, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Maui County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
11,369
Population
2,669/sq mi density
$128,266
Median Income
$34,068 per capita
$740,300
Home Value
$910,607 Zillow
$2,224
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
77°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$128,266 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$740,300 home value, $2,224/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Waihee-Waiehu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9239°N, 156.5076°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Maui County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2006 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Haleakala | Shield | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) | 1750 | 36 km |
| Hualalai | Shield | 2,523 m (8,278 ft) | 1801 | 152 km |
| Mauna Kea | Shield | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | -2460 | 164 km |
| Mauna Loa | Shield | 4,170 m (13,681 ft) | 1984 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Waihee-Waiehu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.2").