Driest Cities in Hawaii

Top 58 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities - Hawaii

1 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) 9.9"
2 Kaiminani 9.9"
3 Kihei 10.8"
4 Nanakuli 13.9"
5 Ewa Villages 13.9"
6 Makakilo 13.9"
7 Ocean Pointe 13.9"
8 Kapolei 13.9"
9 Ewa Gentry 13.9"
10 Ewa Beach 13.9"
11 West Loch Estate 13.9"
12 East Kapolei 13.9"
13 Waipahu 13.9"
14 Waikele 13.9"
15 Royal Kunia 13.9"
16 Waikoloa Village 14.7"
17 Wailea 15.7"
18 Wailuku 16.2"
19 Kahului 16.2"
20 Waihee-Waiehu 16.2"
21 Pukalani 16.2"
22 Makawao 16.2"
23 Hickam Housing 16.4"
24 Waipio 16.4"
25 Aiea 16.4"
26 Halawa 16.4"
27 Waimalu 16.4"
28 Pearl City 16.4"
29 Iroquois Point 16.4"
30 Urban Honolulu 16.4"
31 Waianae 17.9"
32 Maili 17.9"
33 Makaha 21.8"
34 Kula 23.0"
35 Lahaina 23.3"
36 East Honolulu 24.8"
37 Heeia 27.8"
38 Ahuimanu 27.8"
39 Kaneohe Base 27.8"
40 Kahaluu 27.8"
41 Napili-Honokowai 27.8"
42 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) 27.8"
43 Kaneohe 27.8"
44 Laie 32.6"
45 Kapaa 36.2"
46 Lihue 36.2"
47 Wailua Homesteads 36.2"
48 Waimanalo 42.4"
49 Kahaluu-Keauhou 47.7"
50 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) 60.1"
51 Mililani Town 64.1"
52 Mililani Mauka 64.1"
53 Wahiawa 64.1"
54 Schofield Barracks 64.1"
55 Waipio Acres 64.1"
56 Haiku-Pauwela 77.4"
57 Hilo 120.4"
58 Hawaiian Paradise Park 151.2"

The driest cities in Hawaii receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) receives just 9.9 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. Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) gets just 9.9" 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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