Frost Dates for Kekaha-Waimea, HI

Based on data from Waimea 947 weather station, 1 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.

21.97°N, -159.69°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°
71°
High: 80°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 62°F
Jan
71°
High: 80°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 62°F
Feb
72°
High: 80°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 64°F
Mar
73°
High: 82°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 65°F
Apr
75°
High: 84°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 67°F
May
77°
High: 86°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 69°F
Jun
78°
High: 87°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
79°
High: 87°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 70°F
Aug
78°
High: 87°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 69°F
Sep
77°
High: 86°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 68°F
Oct
75°
High: 83°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 66°F
Nov
73°
High: 81°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 64°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 2.8"
2.8"
2.82"
Jan
2.1"
2.07"
Feb
1.9"
1.90"
Mar
1.4"
1.39"
Apr
1.2"
1.17"
May
0.9"
0.90"
Jun
0.9"
0.93"
Jul
0.9"
0.93"
Aug
1.1"
1.05"
Sep
1.7"
1.72"
Oct
1.5"
1.54"
Nov
2.4"
2.42"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13.5h13h13h12h11.5h11h10.5h
Jan: 6:36 AM – 5:24 PM · 10h 48m
Feb: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 16m
Mar: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 51m
Apr: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM · 12h 31m
May: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 03m
Jun: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 20m
Jul: 5:23 AM – 6:37 PM · 13h 13m
Aug: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 45m
Sep: 5:56 AM – 6:04 PM · 12h 07m
Oct: 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM · 11h 29m
Nov: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 56m
Dec: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Daylight Longest: 13h 21m · Shortest: 10h 39m

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