Frost dates for 96785Volcano, HI
Frost is extremely rare here near Volcano, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Hawaii Vol Np Hq 54, 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 | 2% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | — | — | 365 days | 0% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 96785 is matched to the NOAA station Hawaii Vol Np Hq 54, HI, 8.3 km away, at 3,971 ft elevation (795 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Vol Np Hq 54, HI (used) | 3,971 ft | — | — |
| Glenwood #2 55.4, HI | 2,200 ft | — | — |
| Hilo 5 S, HI | 622 ft | — | — |
| Hilo Intl Ap, HI | 38 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Volcano
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- Keaau, HI 96749 · last —, first —
- Hilo, HI 96720 · last —, first —
- Hawaii National Park, HI 96718 · last Apr 12, first Dec 1
- Kailua Kona, HI 96745 · last Apr 12, first Dec 1
- Pahoa, HI 96778 · last —, first —
- Papaikou, HI 96781 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Volcano, HI?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Hawaii Vol Np Hq 54, HI), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Volcano, 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.