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Lawai

City in Hawaii, United States

Overview

Lawai is a tranquil town on Kauai's south shore known for its lush valleys, botanical gardens, and easy access to both rural and beachside adventures. It's ideal for visitors seeking a peaceful Hawaiian experience surrounded by nature and local culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
21.92°, -159.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,095
Local Cost
$2,550
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
24.5°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
23.1°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
18.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
825 mm
Internet Speed
304 Mbps
Upload
67 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
PAK
Distance
11 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.

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