Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

Most years have no 32°F freeze at Kanalohuluhulu 1075, 129 mi away (distant station, approximate), according to NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

Freezes are rare here
Last spring frostRarefewer than half of years
First fall frostRarefewer than half of years
Growing season365 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 12b55 to 60°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Urban Honolulu in the next 7 nights?

No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Urban Honolulu during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.

Overnight: forecast low 76°F. Above 36°F.

NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 AM HST to Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 AM HST.

No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.

Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.

Frost and freeze probabilities

Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.

These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.

Average first hard freeze in Urban Honolulu

Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at Kanalohuluhulu 1075, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Check the short-term forecast above during cold snaps.

TemperatureLast spring date
90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze
First fall date
10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze
Season
36°F frost possible Jan 1 · Feb 3 · Mar 12 Dec 6 · Jan 23 · Feb 23 364 days
32°F freeze Dec 20 · Jan 26 · May 16 Dec 20 · Jan 24 · May 12 365 days
28°F hard freeze rare in most years rare in most years 365 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00513099. The median 32°F growing season here is the whole year: most years have no freeze. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Kanalohuluhulu 1075

Average low temperature by month

Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk

Where these frost dates come from

The frost dates for Urban Honolulu, HI come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Kanalohuluhulu 1075 (station USC00513099, elevation 3,600 ft), 129 mi from Urban Honolulu. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Urban Honolulu?

Urban Honolulu doesn’t reach 32°F in a typical year, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the nearest station.

When is the first frost in Urban Honolulu?

Freezes are uncommon here; check the 7-night forecast above during cold snaps.

Can it frost in Urban Honolulu after the last frost date?

Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after February 3.

What growing zone is Urban Honolulu?

Urban Honolulu is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 12b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 55 to 60°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 96813. See growing zones in Hawaii.

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