Frost Dates for Kailua-Kona, HI

Based on data from Ke-Ahole Pt 68.13 weather station, 7 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.

19.64°N, -156.00°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 12b

Avg. annual minimum: 55 to 60°F (13 to 16°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

60° 70° 80° 90°
73°
High: 80°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 66°F
Jan
73°
High: 80°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 67°F
Feb
74°
High: 81°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 68°F
Mar
76°
High: 82°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 69°F
Apr
77°
High: 83°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 71°F
May
78°
High: 84°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 72°F
Jun
79°
High: 85°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
80°
High: 86°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 74°F
Aug
80°
High: 86°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 73°F
Sep
79°
High: 85°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 72°F
Oct
77°
High: 83°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 70°F
Nov
75°
High: 81°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 68°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 3" 3.2"
3.2"
3.19"
Jan
2.3"
2.31"
Feb
1.7"
1.74"
Mar
1.3"
1.33"
Apr
1.4"
1.44"
May
1.2"
1.20"
Jun
1.5"
1.53"
Jul
1.3"
1.34"
Aug
1.3"
1.29"
Sep
2.0"
2.03"
Oct
0.9"
0.93"
Nov
1.5"
1.49"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13h13h12.5h12h11.5h11h11h
Jan: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 56m
Feb: 6:19 AM – 5:41 PM · 11h 21m
Mar: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Apr: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 27m
May: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
Jun: 5:24 AM – 6:36 PM · 13h 11m
Jul: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
Aug: 5:40 AM – 6:20 PM · 12h 40m
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 03m
Dec: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 49m
Daylight Longest: 13h 12m · Shortest: 10h 48m

Nearby Stations

Kailua Kona Ke-Ahole AP, HI Puukohola Heiau 98.1, HI Opihihale #2 24.1, HI Mauna Loa 5 Nne, HI April 12 - December 1 S Kona 2 2.32, HI Sea Mtn 12.15, HI

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