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Helemano, Hawaii

Helemano is a community of 2,691 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

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Population2,691 ACS 2024
Elevation1,099 ft 335 m
Land area0.5 sq mi
ZIP code96786
Nearest airportWheeler Army Airfield (HHI) 4 mi

Why visit Helemano

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.

Highlights include Kukaniloko Birth Site and The Dole Plantation.

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; February lows average 60°F.

About Helemano

Helemano is a census-designated place (CDP) in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. It is north of the center of the island of Oahu, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Waialua and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Honolulu.

From the Wikipedia article Helemano, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks2

Kukaniloko Birth Site

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi

Archaeological site in Honolulu County, United States of America

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The Dole Plantation

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

64-1550 Kamehameha Highway

Mo-Su 09:30-17:30

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Parks, trails and playgrounds2

Helemano Children and Dog Parks

Park

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Pineapple Garden Maze

Park · 1.4 mi

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Restaurants and cafes2

Plantation Express

Ice cream · 1.4 mi

Kamehameha Highway

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Grilled Corn

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries17

Daniel K Inouye Elementary School

School · 3.5 mi

Waianae & Ayres Ave, Wahiawa

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Iliahi Elementary School

School · 2.5 mi

2035 California Ave, Wahiawa

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Kaala Elementary School

School · 3.1 mi

130 California Ave, Wahiawa

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Kamalani Academy

School · 2.4 mi

1403 California Ave, Wahiawa

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Kipapa Elementary School

School · 5.2 mi

95-076 Kipapa Dr, Mililani

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Leilehua High School

School · 2.5 mi

1515 California Ave, Wahiawa

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Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School

School · 3.6 mi

1 Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa

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Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School

School · 3.6 mi

2 Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa

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Mililani High School

School · 5.7 mi

95-1200 Meheula Pkwy, Mililani

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Mililani Ike Elementary School

School · 4.5 mi

95-1330 Lehiwa Dr, Mililani

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Mililani Mauka Elementary School

School · 4.6 mi

95-1111 Makaikai St, Mililani

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Mililani Middle School

School · 4.6 mi

95-1140 Lehiwa Dr, Mililani

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5 more on the map.

Map of Helemano

23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

60°80°January: 5.2 in of rainFebruary: 4.3 in of rainMarch: 6.3 in of rainApril: 5.6 in of rainMay: 4.3 in of rainJune: 4.2 in of rainJuly: 5.2 in of rainAugust: 4.0 in of rainSeptember: 4.6 in of rainOctober: 5.8 in of rainNovember: 7.1 in of rainDecember: 7.5 in of rainJanuary: 76°FFebruary: 76°FMarch: 77°FApril: 77°FMay: 79°FJune: 80°FJuly: 82°FAugust: 83°FSeptember: 83°FOctober: 82°FNovember: 79°FDecember: 77°FJanuary: 61°FFebruary: 60°FMarch: 62°FApril: 63°FMay: 64°FJune: 67°FJuly: 67°FAugust: 68°FSeptember: 67°FOctober: 66°FNovember: 65°FDecember: 63°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan76°F61°F5.2 in0.0 in
Feb76°F60°F4.3 in0.0 in
Mar77°F62°F6.3 in0.0 in
Apr77°F63°F5.6 in0.0 in
May79°F64°F4.3 in0.0 in
Jun80°F67°F4.2 in0.0 in
Jul82°F67°F5.2 in0.0 in
Aug83°F68°F4.0 in0.0 in
Sep83°F67°F4.6 in0.0 in
Oct82°F66°F5.8 in0.0 in
Nov79°F65°F7.1 in0.0 in
Dec77°F63°F7.5 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Upper Wahiawa 874.3 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$83,197median household income
$3,094median monthly rent
23.2median age
23.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%of homes are owner-occupied
20.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1830%18 to 3460%35 to 6410%65 and over0%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Honolulu County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
  • 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
  • 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2025-08-19: Kunia Road Fire (Fire)
  • 2022-02-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-07-25: Hurricane Douglas (Hurricane)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Wheeler Army Airfield (HHI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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