Pupukea, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Honolulu County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,853
Population
1,411/sq mi density
$98,771
Median Income
$43,690 per capita
$1,331,800
Home Value
$1,648,960 Zillow
$1,991
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$98,771 median income, 7.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,331,800 home value, $1,991/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pupukea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 278 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6522°N, 158.0579°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Honolulu County County |
| Nearest Airport | Daniel K Inouye International (HNL) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0275 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.31 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.11 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | Relatively High |
| Volcano | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in |
Pupukea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.2").