Frost Dates for Honoka'a, HI

Based on data from Kihalani 132.5 weather station, 17 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.

20.08°N, -155.47°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 12a

Avg. annual minimum: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C)

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

Af Tropical Rainforest

Hot and wet year-round with no dry season. Ideal for tropical crops like bananas, mangoes, and cocoa. Gardening is possible all year, but high humidity can increase disease pressure.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

60° 70° 80° 90°
69°
High: 76°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 61°F
Jan
68°
High: 76°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 61°F
Feb
69°
High: 76°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 62°F
Mar
70°
High: 77°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 63°F
Apr
72°
High: 78°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 65°F
May
72°
High: 79°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 66°F
Jun
73°
High: 80°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 67°F
Jul
74°
High: 81°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 67°F
Aug
74°
High: 81°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 67°F
Sep
73°
High: 80°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 67°F
Oct
72°
High: 78°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 65°F
Nov
70°
High: 76°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 63°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.8"
8.6"
8.58"
Jan
8.6"
8.63"
Feb
9.8"
9.85"
Mar
8.4"
8.45"
Apr
4.0"
4.01"
May
4.4"
4.40"
Jun
6.2"
6.23"
Jul
6.1"
6.13"
Aug
4.7"
4.74"
Sep
6.0"
6.05"
Oct
7.3"
7.30"
Nov
8.2"
8.22"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h
Jan: 6:33 AM – 5:27 PM · 10h 55m
Feb: 6:20 AM – 5:40 PM · 11h 21m
Mar: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Apr: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 28m
May: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 57m
Jun: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 12m
Jul: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 06m
Aug: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 41m
Sep: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 06m
Oct: 6:14 AM – 5:46 PM · 11h 32m
Nov: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Dec: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 48m
Daylight Longest: 13h 13m · Shortest: 10h 47m

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