Frost dates for 96772Naalehu, HI
Frost is extremely rare here near Naalehu, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the S Kona 2 2.32, HI station.
Frost is extremely rare here. 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) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 96772 is matched to the NOAA station S Kona 2 2.32, HI, 10.2 km away, at 2,121 ft elevation (67 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Kona 2 2.32, HI (used) | 2,121 ft | — | — |
| Sea Mtn 12.15, HI | 80 ft | — | — |
| Opihihale #2 24.1, HI | 1,360 ft | — | — |
| Mauna Loa 5 Nne, HI | 11,180 ft | Apr 12 | Dec 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Naalehu, HI?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (S Kona 2 2.32, HI), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Naalehu, HI?
- Frost is extremely rare here 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.