Kailua weather in September
In September, Kailua sees average daytime highs of 81°F and overnight lows near 75°F, with 1.1 in of rain across 9.2 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 81°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in September, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Kailua's 1st-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kailua's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 81°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 75°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1.1 in
- 9.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:22 AM – 6:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 13 mph
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.9
- 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 September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 81°F through the month.
A typical September day in Kailua reaches about 81°F in the afternoon and slips back to 75°F overnight — a 5°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 79°F and 83°F. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and on par with October.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 |
| Avg low (°F) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 75 |
| 2 | 81 | 75 |
| 3 | 81 | 75 |
| 4 | 81 | 75 |
| 5 | 81 | 75 |
| 6 | 81 | 75 |
| 7 | 81 | 75 |
| 8 | 81 | 75 |
| 9 | 81 | 75 |
| 10 | 81 | 75 |
| 11 | 81 | 75 |
| 12 | 81 | 75 |
| 13 | 81 | 75 |
| 14 | 81 | 75 |
| 15 | 81 | 75 |
| 16 | 81 | 75 |
| 17 | 81 | 75 |
| 18 | 81 | 75 |
| 19 | 81 | 75 |
| 20 | 81 | 75 |
| 21 | 81 | 75 |
| 22 | 81 | 75 |
| 23 | 81 | 75 |
| 24 | 81 | 75 |
| 25 | 81 | 75 |
| 26 | 81 | 75 |
| 27 | 81 | 75 |
| 28 | 81 | 75 |
| 29 | 81 | 75 |
| 30 | 80 | 75 |
Kailua weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 1st-warmest and 12th-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 September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 62% of the time in September, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 20%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 82 | 18 |
| 7 | 82 | 18 |
| 8 | 82 | 18 |
| 9 | 82 | 18 |
| 10 | 82 | 18 |
| 11 | 82 | 18 |
| 12 | 82 | 18 |
| 13 | 82 | 18 |
| 14 | 82 | 18 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 |
| 16 | 81 | 19 |
| 17 | 81 | 19 |
| 18 | 81 | 19 |
| 19 | 81 | 19 |
| 20 | 81 | 19 |
| 21 | 81 | 19 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | 79 | 21 |
| 26 | 77 | 23 |
| 27 | 77 | 23 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Kailua gets around 1.1 in of rain over 9.2 wet days in September, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 31% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29 |
| 2 | 29 |
| 3 | 29 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 28 |
| 7 | 29 |
| 8 | 29 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 30 |
| 12 | 31 |
| 13 | 31 |
| 14 | 31 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 32 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 33 |
| 21 | 33 |
| 22 | 32 |
| 23 | 32 |
| 24 | 32 |
| 25 | 32 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 31 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 31 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the muggy band about 62% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Oppressive (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 2 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 3 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 4 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 5 | 1 | 63 | 36 |
| 6 | 1 | 63 | 36 |
| 7 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 8 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 9 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 10 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 11 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 12 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 13 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 14 | 2 | 61 | 37 |
| 15 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 16 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 17 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 18 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 19 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 20 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 21 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 22 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 23 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 24 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 25 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 26 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 27 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 28 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 29 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
| 30 | 2 | 62 | 36 |
Wind in September
Winds average 13 mph in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 12 mph on the calmest days to 13 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | breezy |
| 2 | 13 | breezy |
| 3 | 13 | breezy |
| 4 | 13 | breezy |
| 5 | 13 | breezy |
| 6 | 13 | breezy |
| 7 | 13 | breezy |
| 8 | 13 | breezy |
| 9 | 13 | breezy |
| 10 | 13 | breezy |
| 11 | 13 | breezy |
| 12 | 13 | breezy |
| 13 | 13 | breezy |
| 14 | 13 | breezy |
| 15 | 13 | breezy |
| 16 | 13 | breezy |
| 17 | 13 | breezy |
| 18 | 13 | breezy |
| 19 | 13 | breezy |
| 20 | 12 | breezy |
| 21 | 12 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:18 AM to 6:25 AM, and sunset from 6:44 PM to 6:15 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:44 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:43 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:42 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:41 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:39 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:38 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:20 | 6:37 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:20 | 6:36 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:35 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:20 | 6:34 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:33 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:32 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:31 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:30 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:29 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:28 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:25 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:22 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:21 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:16 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:25 | 6:15 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.4 kWh/m².
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 — September's 6.4 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kailua
In September, Kailua sits inside its pacific hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Kailua sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Is September a good time to visit Kailua?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Kailua for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Kailua in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Kailua sees daytime highs around 81°F and nights near 75°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear and a windbreaker. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kailua in September
The nearest coast averages about 80°F in September — 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 September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). 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).