Puhi, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
4,381
Population
4,922/sq mi density
$132,645
Median Income
$37,932 per capita
$654,600
Home Value
$858,976 Zillow
$2,641
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,645 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$654,600 home value, $2,641/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Puhi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 288 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,922/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9616°N, 159.3917°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Kauai County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 104 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | No Rating |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in |
Puhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.8").