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Punalu‘u
City in Hawaii, United States
Overview
Punalu'u is a quiet coastal community in the southern Ka'u District of Hawai'i Island, renowned for its striking black sand beach and resident sea turtles. Surrounded by rural landscapes and historic towns, it offers a relaxed base for exploring the island's southern shores and the nearby volcanoes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
21.57°, -157.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,590
Local Cost
$1,880
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
23.1°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
17.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
771 mm
Internet Speed
288 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NGF
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.
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