Palolo, HI planting zone & frost dates
Palolo is in USDA hardiness zone 12b. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
USDA hardiness zone12bavg. extreme winter low 55°F to 60°F
FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze
Useful for zone 12b gardens
- Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
- Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
- Soil moisture meter
- Plants for zone 12
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Nearby cities
- Manoa zone 12b
- Kuliouou - Kalani Iki zone 12b
- Diamond Head / Kapahulu / Saint Louis Heights zone 12b
- Niu Valley zone 12b
- Waikīkī zone 12b
- East Honolulu zone 12b
- Honolulu zone 12b
- Kalihi Valley zone 12b
Questions
What growing zone is Palolo, HI?
Palolo is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 12b (average extreme winter low 55°F to 60°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Manoa Lyon Arbo 785.2, HI (USC00516128), 3.2 km (2.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 152 m, based on 27 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.