Frost Dates for Discovery Harbor, HI

Based on data from S Kona 2 2.32 weather station, 8 miles away

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

19.04°N, -155.63°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 11b

Avg. annual minimum: 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

50° 60° 70° 80°
65°
High: 75°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Jan
65°
High: 75°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Feb
65°
High: 75°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 55°F
Mar
66°
High: 76°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 56°F
Apr
67°
High: 76°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 58°F
May
68°
High: 77°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 59°F
Jun
69°
High: 78°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
Jul
70°
High: 79°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
Aug
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 60°F
Sep
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Oct
68°
High: 78°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
Nov
66°
High: 77°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 56°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 2.4"
2.4"
2.40"
Jan
1.8"
1.79"
Feb
2.1"
2.12"
Mar
1.7"
1.66"
Apr
1.6"
1.55"
May
1.2"
1.20"
Jun
1.3"
1.34"
Jul
1.8"
1.75"
Aug
1.5"
1.53"
Sep
1.7"
1.73"
Oct
1.8"
1.80"
Nov
2.1"
2.07"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h
Jan: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 58m
Feb: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 23m
Mar: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Apr: 5:47 AM – 6:13 PM · 12h 26m
May: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
Jun: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 09m
Jul: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 03m
Aug: 5:41 AM – 6:19 PM · 12h 39m
Sep: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 06m
Oct: 6:13 AM – 5:47 PM · 11h 33m
Nov: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 05m
Dec: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 51m
Daylight Longest: 13h 09m · Shortest: 10h 51m

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