Kailua-Kona, HI planting zone & frost dates
Kailua-Kona is in USDA hardiness zone 13a. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
USDA hardiness zone13aavg. extreme winter low 60°F to 65°F
FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze
Useful for zone 13a gardens
- Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
- Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
- Soil moisture meter
- Plants for zone 13
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Nearby cities
- Hilo zone 12b
- Hawaiian Paradise Park zone 12b
- Kīhei zone 12b
- Kahului zone 12b
- Wailuku zone 12b
- Lahaina zone 12b
- East Honolulu zone 12b
- Niu Valley zone 12b
Questions
What growing zone is Kailua-Kona, HI?
Kailua-Kona is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 13a (average extreme winter low 60°F to 65°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ke-Ahole Pt 68.13, HI (USC00513911), 11.6 km (7.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 6 m, based on 14 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.