Frost dates for 63453Luray, MO
The average last spring frost in Luray is April 23 and the average first fall frost is October 17, giving a typical growing season of about 176 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 23
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 17
- Growing season
- 176 days
Safer after May 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 174 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 19 · May 3 · May 16 | Sep 21 · Oct 5 · Oct 19 | 155 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 8 · Apr 23 · May 6 | Oct 2 · Oct 17 · Oct 29 | 176 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 27 · Apr 11 · Apr 27 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 197 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Luray
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – May 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jul 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 23 – Jun 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jun 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Jun 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – May 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Sep 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – Apr 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 30 – Aug 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 23 – Jun 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 7 – Jul 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 7 – Nov 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 63453 is matched to the NOAA station Memphis, MO, 24.9 km away, at 770 ft elevation (97 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, MO (used) | 770 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 17 |
| Keosauqua, IA | 629 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
| Donnellson, IA | 705 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 22 |
| Keokuk Lock Dam 19, IA | 527 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Luray
- Arbela, MO 63432 · last Apr 23, first Oct 17
- Wyaconda, MO 63474 · last Apr 23, first Oct 17
- Kahoka, MO 63445 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Mount Sterling, IA 52573 · last Apr 26, first Oct 13
- Gorin, MO 63543 · last Apr 23, first Oct 17
- Revere, MO 63465 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Saint Patrick, MO 63466 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
- Farmington, IA 52626 · last Apr 17, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Luray, MO?
- For ZIP code 63453, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 23, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Memphis, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 6.
- When is the first frost in Luray, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 63453?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 176 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.