Driest Cities in Hawaii

Top 54 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities — Hawaii

1 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) 9.0"

2 Kaiminani 9.9"

3 Ewa Gentry 13.9"

4 Ewa Beach 13.9"

5 Ocean Pointe 13.9"

6 West Loch Estate 13.9"

7 Kapolei 13.9"

8 East Kapolei 13.9"

9 Waipahu 13.9"

10 Ewa Villages 13.9"

11 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) 14.3"

12 Kahaluu-Keauhou 14.3"

13 Waikoloa Village 14.3"

14 Wailea 15.7"

15 Kahului 16.2"

16 Haiku-Pauwela 16.2"

17 Halawa 16.4"

18 Hickam Housing 16.4"

19 Aiea 16.4"

20 Waimalu 16.4"

21 Pearl City 16.4"

22 Waipio 17.1"

23 Iroquois Point 17.1"

24 Urban Honolulu 20.7"

25 Waianae 21.8"

26 Makaha 21.8"

27 Kula 23.0"

28 Makawao 23.0"

29 Pukalani 23.0"

30 Wailuku 23.3"

31 Lahaina 23.3"

32 Waihee-Waiehu 23.3"

33 Napili-Honokowai 27.8"

34 Kaneohe Base 27.8"

35 Kihei 31.0"

36 Laie 32.6"

37 Wahiawa 33.0"

38 Lihue 36.2"

39 Waimanalo 42.4"

40 East Honolulu 42.4"

41 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) 42.4"

42 Kaneohe 50.9"

43 Heeia 50.9"

44 Wailua Homesteads 61.3"

45 Kapaa 61.3"

46 Waikele 64.1"

47 Schofield Barracks 64.1"

48 Mililani Town 64.1"

49 Waipio Acres 64.1"

50 Ahuimanu 76.2"

51 Mililani Mauka 76.2"

52 Kahaluu 76.2"

53 Hilo 120.4"

54 Hawaiian Paradise Park 151.2"

The driest cities in Hawaii receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) receives just 9.0 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) gets just 9.0" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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