Frost dates for 96714Hanalei, HI
Frost occurs in about 10% of years near Hanalei, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Kanalohuluhulu 1075, HI station.
Frost occurs in about 10% of years. Frost-tender plants can usually grow year-round, but cover them if a rare cold snap is forecast.
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Jan 1 · Feb 3 · Mar 12 | Dec 6 · Jan 23 · Feb 23 | 364 days | 51% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Dec 20 · Jan 26 · May 16 | Dec 20 · Jan 24 · May 12 | 365 days | 10% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 96714 is matched to the NOAA station Kanalohuluhulu 1075, HI, 12 km away, at 3,600 ft elevation (841 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanalohuluhulu 1075, HI (used) | 3,600 ft | Jan 26 | Jan 24 |
| Princeville Rch 1117, HI | 217 ft | — | — |
| Kilauea 1134, HI | 390 ft | — | — |
| Waimea 947, HI | 20 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Hanalei
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- Kapaa, HI 96746 · last —, first —
- Anahola, HI 96703 · last —, first —
- Kealia, HI 96751 · last —, first —
- Waimea, HI 96796 · last —, first —
- Lawai, HI 96765 · last —, first —
- Kalaheo, HI 96741 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hanalei, HI?
- Frost occurs in about 10% of years at the nearest NOAA station (Kanalohuluhulu 1075, HI), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Hanalei, HI?
- Frost occurs in about 10% of years at the nearest NOAA station.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.