Frost Dates for Makawao, HI

Based on data from Kula Branch Stn 324.5 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.

20.86°N, -156.31°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 11a

Avg. annual minimum: 40 to 45°F (4 to 7°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°
61°
High: 68°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 53°F
Jan
60°
High: 68°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 53°F
Feb
61°
High: 69°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 53°F
Mar
62°
High: 70°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 54°F
Apr
64°
High: 71°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 56°F
May
65°
High: 73°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 57°F
Jun
67°
High: 75°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 58°F
Jul
67°
High: 76°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 59°F
Aug
67°
High: 75°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 59°F
Sep
66°
High: 74°F
Avg: 66°F
Low: 58°F
Oct
64°
High: 72°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 57°F
Nov
62°
High: 70°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 55°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 1" 2" 2.9"
2.8"
2.82"
Jan
2.9"
2.85"
Feb
2.6"
2.61"
Mar
1.8"
1.77"
Apr
2.3"
2.34"
May
1.5"
1.52"
Jun
1.6"
1.58"
Jul
2.0"
2.05"
Aug
1.8"
1.80"
Sep
1.9"
1.88"
Oct
2.6"
2.64"
Nov
2.6"
2.62"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11h11.5h12h12.5h13h13.5h13h12.5h12h11.5h11h10.5h
Jan: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Feb: 6:21 AM – 5:39 PM · 11h 19m
Mar: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 51m
Apr: 5:46 AM – 6:14 PM · 12h 29m
May: 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM · 12h 59m
Jun: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 15m
Jul: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 09m
Aug: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 43m
Sep: 5:57 AM – 6:03 PM · 12h 07m
Oct: 6:15 AM – 5:45 PM · 11h 31m
Nov: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM · 10h 60m
Dec: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 45m
Daylight Longest: 13h 16m · Shortest: 10h 44m

Nearby Stations

Kula Hospital 267, HI Haleakala Rs 338, HI Makena Golf Crs 249.1, HI Kahului AP, HI Ohe'O 258.6, HI Hana AP 355, HI

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