Waimea CDP (Kauai County), HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,070
Population
1,119/sq mi density
$87,222
Median Income
$41,281 per capita
$573,900
Home Value
$781,844 Zillow
$1,664
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$87,222 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$573,900 home value, $1,664/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Waimea CDP (Kauai County) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 389 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9665°N, 159.6694°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Kauai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 121 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Waimea CDP (Kauai County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.3").