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Waimanalo Beach, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,587 Population 2,317/sq mi density
$120,769 Median Income $40,703 per capita
$816,500 Home Value $1,070,618 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$120,769 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$816,500 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Waimanalo Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 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) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15 ft (5 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density2,317/sq mi
Coordinates21.3299°N, 157.6940°W
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
CountyHonolulu County County
Nearest AirportDaniel K Inouye International (HNL)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.40"

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

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 9, 2024.

Mar 9, 2017 70 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.7 99 km
Jun 21, 2013 49 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.5 77 km
Aug 22, 2014 54 km SW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.2 61 km
May 20, 2005 28 km ENE of Ka‘a‘awa, Hawaii M4.1 39 km
Jun 7, 2014 5 km ESE of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.1 59 km
Jun 1, 2006 66 km N of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M4.1 87 km
Oct 23, 1991 29 km NW of Maunaloa, Hawaii M4.0 33 km
Oct 28, 1998 9 km W of M?kena, Hawaii M4.0 142 km
Jul 19, 2010 37 km S of Honolulu, Hawaii M3.9 44 km
Sep 17, 1996 109 km NNE of Waialua, Hawaii M3.9 144 km
Aug 15, 2002 Oahu region, Hawaii M3.9 13 km
Jun 14, 1991 24 km NNE of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 79 km
Feb 1, 2017 131 km SW of Lanai City, Hawaii M3.8 147 km
Sep 16, 2022 46 km S of Lanai City, Hawaii M3.8 134 km
May 29, 2014 56 km NNW of Kualapu‘u, Hawaii M3.8 67 km
Jul 29, 2013 11 km ESE of Waim?nalo Beach, Hawaii M3.7 11 km
Dec 31, 2009 50 km NE of Waialua, Hawaii M3.7 137 km
Feb 25, 2011 27 km SSE of East Honolulu, Hawaii M3.7 32 km
Sep 16, 2017 34 km NE of Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH, Hawaii M3.7 41 km
Mar 28, 2016 1 km NNE of Kahului, Hawaii M3.7 136 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 85 km
2018 Lane Category 1 275 km
2016 Lester Category 1 218 km
2014 Ana Category 1 205 km
1992 Iniki Category 4 219 km
1982 Iwa Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 18, 1982 EF2 40 km 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 9 km 0
Feb 11, 1982 EF2 3 km 0
Mar 26, 1988 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 15, 1971 EF1 23 km 0
Jan 28, 1971 EF1 40 km 0
Mar 28, 1963 EF1 52 km 0
Mar 1, 1963 EF1 40 km 0
Jan 21, 1957 EF1 44 km 0
Apr 23, 2015 EF0 37 km 0
Mar 9, 2012 EF0 7 km 0
Feb 11, 2009 EF0 38 km 0
Sep 23, 2008 EF0 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2006 EF0 95 km 0
Jan 25, 2004 EF0 36 km 0
Feb 11, 1989 EF0 37 km 0
May 13, 1986 EF0 37 km 0
Sep 26, 1985 EF0 45 km 0
Sep 23, 1983 EF0 24 km 0
Nov 26, 1975 EF0 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Haleakala (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Haleakala Shield 3,055 m (10,023 ft) 1750 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAUNAKAKAI (8,355 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 KAUNAKAKAI 8,355 77 km
2023 MILILANI 1,717 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 8.7 in
February 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in Coldest
March 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
November 74°F (24°C) 8.8 in Wettest
December 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in

Waimanalo Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (2.4").

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