Captain Cook, HI frost dates
Last spring frostRaremost years have none
First fall frostRaremost years have none
Hardiness zone12bZone 12b
Gardening where frost is rare
Captain Cook, HI rarely or never drops to freezing, so the usual "plant after the last frost" rule doesn't apply. Heat and rainfall decide the seasons instead:
- Cool-season crops (lettuce, broccoli, peas, carrots) grow best from fall through late winter.
- Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash) do best planted in late winter to spring, and again in late summer for a fall crop — midsummer heat can stop tomatoes setting fruit.
- Heat lovers (okra, sweet potatoes, melons) can be planted through spring and early summer.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Opihihale #2, HI weather station, 19 km away (elevation 1,362 ft (415 m)).
Frost dates near Captain Cook
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- Hawaii National Park Apr 12 · Dec 1
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Captain Cook, HI?
In most years Captain Cook, HI has no frost at all. The nearest NOAA station averages 0 nights a year at or below 32°F — too few to calculate a typical frost date.