Frost dates for 96854Wheeler Army Airfield, HI
Frost is extremely rare here near Wheeler Army Airfield, based on NOAA 1991-2020 records for the Upper Wahiawa 874.3, 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 96854 is matched to the NOAA station Upper Wahiawa 874.3, HI, 2.8 km away, at 1,006 ft elevation (143 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Wahiawa 874.3, HI (used) | 1,006 ft | — | — |
| Poamoho Exp Fm 855.2, HI | 722 ft | — | — |
| Puu Manawahua 725.6, HI | 1,673 ft | — | — |
| Waimea Valley 892.2, HI | 41 ft | — | — |
Frost dates near Wheeler Army Airfield
- Wahiawa, HI 96786 · last —, first —
- Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 · last —, first —
- Kunia, HI 96759 · last —, first —
- Mililani, HI 96789 · last —, first —
- Waipahu, HI 96797 · last —, first —
- Pearl City, HI 96782 · last —, first —
- Jbphh, HI 96853 · last —, first —
- Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859 · last —, first —
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Wheeler Army Airfield, HI?
- Frost is extremely rare here at the nearest NOAA station (Upper Wahiawa 874.3, HI), so there is no reliable average last frost date.
- When is the first frost in Wheeler Army Airfield, 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.