Paauilo, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
634
Population
528/sq mi density
$65,750
Median Income
$30,213 per capita
$361,100
Home Value
$455,647 Zillow
$1,117
Median Rent
14.9% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$65,750 median income, 10.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$361,100 home value, $1,117/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Paauilo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 90.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,016 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 528/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0349°N, 155.3736°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Hawaii County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hilo International (ITO) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.86 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.3 m (47 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 14.3 m | 2 | 74 km |
| 1868 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 13.7 m | 77 | 116 km |
| 1869 | OFF COAST OF HAWAII | Unknown | 8.2 m | - | 39 km |
| 1919 | ALIKA, HAWAII | Explosion | 4.3 m | - | 105 km |
| 1951 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.6 m | - | 89 km |
| 1952 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 1908 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 122 km |
| 2018 | HAWAII | Eruption | 0.4 m | - | 89 km |
| 1989 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 81 km |
| 2006 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mauna Kea (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mauna Kea | Shield | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | -2460 | 26 km |
| Hualalai | Shield | 2,523 m (8,278 ft) | 1801 | 64 km |
| Mauna Loa | Shield | 4,170 m (13,681 ft) | 1984 | 67 km |
| Kilauea | Shield | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) | 2018 | 69 km |
| Haleakala | Shield | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) | 1750 | 118 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in |
Paauilo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in March to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.8") and June the driest (3.8").