Frost dates in Missouri
Average last frost dates in Missouri run from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville.
| Place | Last frost | First frost |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | Apr 9 | Oct 26 |
| Ballwin | Apr 4 | Oct 29 |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Belton | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Blue Springs | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Bolivar | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Branson | Apr 8 | Nov 2 |
| Bridgeton | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Cape Girardeau | Apr 5 | Oct 25 |
| Carthage | Apr 4 | Oct 27 |
| Chesterfield | Apr 4 | Oct 29 |
| Clayton | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Columbia | Apr 5 | Oct 31 |
| Crestwood | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Creve Coeur | Apr 4 | Oct 29 |
| Dardenne Prairie | Apr 10 | Oct 26 |
| Ellisville | Apr 12 | Oct 23 |
| Eureka | Apr 12 | Oct 23 |
| Excelsior Springs | Apr 19 | Oct 17 |
| Farmington | Apr 13 | Oct 21 |
| Ferguson | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Festus | Apr 9 | Oct 26 |
| Florissant | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Fulton | Apr 10 | Oct 24 |
| Gladstone | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Grain Valley | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Grandview | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Hannibal | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Hazelwood | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Independence | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Jackson | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Jefferson City | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
| Jennings | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Joplin | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Kansas City | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Kearney | Apr 19 | Oct 17 |
| Kennett | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Kirksville | Apr 21 | Oct 19 |
| Kirkwood | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Lake St. Louis | Apr 10 | Oct 26 |
| Lebanon | Apr 17 | Oct 21 |
| Lee's Summit | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Liberty | Apr 19 | Oct 17 |
| Manchester | Apr 4 | Oct 29 |
| Marshall | Apr 10 | Oct 24 |
| Maryland Heights | Apr 4 | Oct 29 |
| Maryville | Apr 19 | Oct 17 |
| Mexico | Apr 11 | Oct 25 |
| Moberly | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Monett | Apr 9 | Oct 26 |
| Neosho | Apr 7 | Oct 31 |
| Nixa | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| O'Fallon | Apr 10 | Oct 26 |
| Overland | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Ozark | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Poplar Bluff | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Raymore | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Raytown | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Republic | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Rolla | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Sedalia | Apr 18 | Oct 22 |
| Sikeston | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Smithville | Apr 18 | Oct 20 |
| Springfield | Apr 4 | Oct 27 |
| St. Ann | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| St. Charles | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| St. Joseph | Apr 19 | Oct 17 |
| St. Louis | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| St. Peters | Apr 9 | Oct 26 |
| Town and Country | Apr 4 | Oct 29 |
| Troy | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Union | Apr 11 | Oct 23 |
| University City | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Warrensburg | Apr 14 | Oct 21 |
| Washington | Apr 8 | Oct 25 |
| Webb City | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Webster Groves | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
| Wentzville | Apr 10 | Oct 26 |
| West Plains | Apr 16 | Oct 21 |
| Wildwood | Apr 12 | Oct 23 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest station to each place. Places of 10,000+ people (US Census Bureau, 2024 estimates) within 50 miles of a station.
When to plant in Missouri
- Asparagus
- Lima Beans
- Green Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Chinese Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Swiss Chard
- Collard Greens
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Onions
- Onion Sets
- Peas
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Summer Squash (Zucchini)
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon