Puako, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
302
Population
94/sq mi density
$116,250
Median Income
$120,150 per capita
$1,781,300
Home Value
$2,193,737 Zillow
$1,964
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
79°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$116,250 median income, 17.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,781,300 home value, $1,964/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Puako has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.9591°N, 155.8491°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Hawaii County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA) 20 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 | 102 km |
| 1868 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 13.7 m | 77 | 113 km |
| 1869 | OFF COAST OF HAWAII | Unknown | 8.2 m | - | 89 km |
| 1919 | ALIKA, HAWAII | Explosion | 4.3 m | - | 81 km |
| 1951 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.6 m | - | 53 km |
| 1952 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 131 km |
| 1908 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 139 km |
| 2018 | HAWAII | Eruption | 0.4 m | - | 114 km |
| 1989 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 104 km |
| 2006 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 13 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hualalai (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hualalai | Shield | 2,523 m (8,278 ft) | 1801 | 30 km |
| Mauna Kea | Shield | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | -2460 | 43 km |
| Mauna Loa | Shield | 4,170 m (13,681 ft) | 1984 | 60 km |
| Kilauea | Shield | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) | 2018 | 84 km |
| Haleakala | Shield | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) | 1750 | 93 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in |
Puako has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and July the driest (0.3").