Last frost date in Kirksville, Missouri
April 21
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 7; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 19
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 2.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kirksville (USC00234544), 0.5 miles from Kirksville, elevation 970 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 2 | Oct 19 | Oct 31 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 179
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | May 2 | Oct 7 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 126
What to plant now in Kirksville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Kirksville: April 21
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Kirksville: October 19
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.