Kailua weather in December
In December, Kailua sees average daytime highs of 76°F and overnight lows near 71°F, with 2.3 in of rain across 10.6 wet days and about 10.7 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 76°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 48 min at the start of December to 10 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Kailua's 7th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kailua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 76°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 71°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.3 in
- 10.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 42 min
- 7:06 AM – 5:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 13 mph
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.19 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.1
- out of 10
Kailua is census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States.
- Density
- 1,411/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 76°F through the month.
A typical December day in Kailua reaches about 76°F in the afternoon and slips back to 71°F overnight — a 5°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 74°F and 78°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°F cooler than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Avg low (°F) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 72 |
| 2 | 76 | 72 |
| 3 | 76 | 72 |
| 4 | 76 | 72 |
| 5 | 76 | 72 |
| 6 | 76 | 72 |
| 7 | 76 | 72 |
| 8 | 76 | 71 |
| 9 | 76 | 71 |
| 10 | 76 | 71 |
| 11 | 76 | 71 |
| 12 | 76 | 71 |
| 13 | 76 | 71 |
| 14 | 76 | 71 |
| 15 | 76 | 71 |
| 16 | 76 | 71 |
| 17 | 76 | 71 |
| 18 | 76 | 71 |
| 19 | 76 | 71 |
| 20 | 76 | 71 |
| 21 | 76 | 71 |
| 22 | 76 | 71 |
| 23 | 76 | 71 |
| 24 | 76 | 71 |
| 25 | 76 | 71 |
| 26 | 76 | 70 |
| 27 | 75 | 70 |
| 28 | 75 | 70 |
| 29 | 75 | 70 |
| 30 | 75 | 70 |
| 31 | 75 | 70 |
Kailua weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 8th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75° / 69° | 1.7 | 8.2 | 10.8 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 74° / 69° | 1.7 | 8.2 | 11.3 | 7.3 |
| Mar | 74° / 69° | 2.3 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 76° / 70° | 1.2 | 10.8 | 12.5 | 7.0 |
| May | 77° / 72° | 1.3 | 8.9 | 13 | 7.2 |
| Jun | 79° / 73° | 1.2 | 10.4 | 13.3 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 80° / 74° | 1.2 | 10.8 | 13.2 | 6.8 |
| Aug | 80° / 75° | 1.2 | 9.5 | 12.7 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 81° / 75° | 1.1 | 9.2 | 12.1 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 80° / 74° | 1.5 | 10 | 11.5 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 78° / 73° | 2.3 | 11.3 | 11 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 76° / 71° | 2.3 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 7.1 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 28%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 64 | 36 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 69 | 31 |
| 9 | 70 | 30 |
| 10 | 71 | 29 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 74 | 26 |
| 15 | 74 | 26 |
| 16 | 76 | 24 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 76 | 24 |
| 19 | 76 | 24 |
| 20 | 76 | 24 |
| 21 | 76 | 24 |
| 22 | 76 | 24 |
| 23 | 75 | 25 |
| 24 | 75 | 25 |
| 25 | 75 | 25 |
| 26 | 75 | 25 |
| 27 | 74 | 26 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
| 31 | 76 | 24 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Kailua gets around 2.3 in of rain over 10.6 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 34% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 37 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 36 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 34 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 33 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 33 |
| 16 | 33 |
| 17 | 33 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 33 |
| 21 | 34 |
| 22 | 34 |
| 23 | 34 |
| 24 | 34 |
| 25 | 34 |
| 26 | 34 |
| 27 | 33 |
| 28 | 33 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 32 |
| 31 | 31 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 57% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Humid (%) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Muggy (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 |
| Oppressive (%) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 56 | 8 |
| 2 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 56 | 7 |
| 3 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 56 | 7 |
| 4 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 55 | 7 |
| 5 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 55 | 7 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 32 | 56 | 6 |
| 7 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 53 | 6 |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 53 | 6 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 54 | 5 |
| 10 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 54 | 5 |
| 11 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 55 | 4 |
| 12 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 55 | 4 |
| 13 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 56 | 3 |
| 14 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 56 | 3 |
| 15 | 1 | 7 | 34 | 55 | 3 |
| 16 | 1 | 7 | 34 | 56 | 2 |
| 17 | 1 | 7 | 34 | 56 | 2 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 55 | 2 |
| 19 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 55 | 2 |
| 20 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 55 | 2 |
| 21 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 55 | 2 |
| 22 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 54 | 2 |
| 23 | 1 | 7 | 36 | 54 | 2 |
| 24 | 1 | 7 | 37 | 53 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 52 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 51 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 50 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 49 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 | 10 | 39 | 47 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 | 11 | 40 | 46 | 1 |
| 31 | 2 | 12 | 40 | 44 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 13 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 12 mph on the calmest days to 14 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | breezy |
| 2 | 14 | breezy |
| 3 | 14 | breezy |
| 4 | 14 | breezy |
| 5 | 14 | breezy |
| 6 | 14 | breezy |
| 7 | 14 | breezy |
| 8 | 14 | breezy |
| 9 | 14 | breezy |
| 10 | 14 | breezy |
| 11 | 13 | breezy |
| 12 | 13 | breezy |
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| 19 | 13 | breezy |
| 20 | 13 | breezy |
| 21 | 13 | breezy |
| 22 | 12 | breezy |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 h 48 min at the start of December to 10 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:57 AM to 7:13 AM, and sunset from 5:44 PM to 5:56 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:13 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.8 | 6:57 | 5:44 |
| 2 | 10.8 | 6:58 | 5:45 |
| 3 | 10.8 | 6:58 | 5:45 |
| 4 | 10.8 | 6:59 | 5:45 |
| 5 | 10.8 | 7:00 | 5:45 |
| 6 | 10.8 | 7:00 | 5:45 |
| 7 | 10.7 | 7:01 | 5:45 |
| 8 | 10.7 | 7:01 | 5:46 |
| 9 | 10.7 | 7:02 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 10.7 | 7:03 | 5:46 |
| 11 | 10.7 | 7:03 | 5:47 |
| 12 | 10.7 | 7:04 | 5:47 |
| 13 | 10.7 | 7:04 | 5:47 |
| 14 | 10.7 | 7:05 | 5:47 |
| 15 | 10.7 | 7:05 | 5:48 |
| 16 | 10.7 | 7:06 | 5:48 |
| 17 | 10.7 | 7:07 | 5:49 |
| 18 | 10.7 | 7:07 | 5:49 |
| 19 | 10.7 | 7:08 | 5:49 |
| 20 | 10.7 | 7:08 | 5:50 |
| 21 | 10.7 | 7:09 | 5:50 |
| 22 | 10.7 | 7:09 | 5:51 |
| 23 | 10.7 | 7:10 | 5:51 |
| 24 | 10.7 | 7:10 | 5:52 |
| 25 | 10.7 | 7:10 | 5:52 |
| 26 | 10.7 | 7:11 | 5:53 |
| 27 | 10.7 | 7:11 | 5:53 |
| 28 | 10.7 | 7:12 | 5:54 |
| 29 | 10.7 | 7:12 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 10.7 | 7:12 | 5:55 |
| 31 | 10.7 | 7:13 | 5:56 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.19 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.19 kWh/m² to a high of 7.18 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 4.19 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kailua
None of Kailua's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kailua sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Is December a good time to visit Kailua?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is one of the better times to visit Kailua for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kailua in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Kailua sees daytime highs around 76°F and nights near 71°F. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and a windbreaker. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kailua in December
The nearest coast averages about 77°F in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 80°F and coldest in February near 75°F.
The water stays above 68°F all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 76 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 77 |
| Comfort | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76 | Warm |
| Feb | 75 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 75 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 76 | Warm |
| May | 77 | Warm |
| Jun | 78 | Warm |
| Jul | 79 | Warm |
| Aug | 80 | Warm |
| Sep | 80 | Warm |
| Oct | 80 | Warm |
| Nov | 79 | Warm |
| Dec | 77 | Warm |
UV index in Kailua in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kailua peaks around July 22 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 6 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Where is Kailua?
Kailua sits at 21.4°N, 157.7°W, 33 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Kaneohe, 3.7 mi away.
Topography around Kailua
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Kailua.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Kailua has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 545 ft around an average of 39 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,117 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,983 ft.
The land around Kailua is covered by water (33%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 2 miles, water (56%) and trees (27%) within 10 miles, and water (86%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kailua (21.4024°, -157.7405°, elevation 33 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).