Frost dates for 63852Holcomb, MO
The average last spring frost in Holcomb is March 31 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 215 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 31
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 215 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 149 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) | Mar 23 · Apr 9 · Apr 26 | Oct 10 · Oct 22 · Nov 4 | 195 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 215 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 4 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 238 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Holcomb
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 | Feb 28 – May 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 31 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – May 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 63852 is matched to the NOAA station Kennett Radio Kboa, MO, 18.8 km away, at 270 ft elevation (9 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Radio Kboa, MO (used) | 270 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Malden Muni Ap, MO | 290 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 3 |
| Portageville, MO | 280 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 7 |
| Caruthersville, MO | 270 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Holcomb
- Gibson, MO 63847 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Clarkton, MO 63837 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Gideon, MO 63848 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Saint Francis, AR 72464 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Piggott, AR 72454 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Whiteoak, MO 63880 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Campbell, MO 63933 · last Mar 29, first Nov 3
- Kennett, MO 63857 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Holcomb, MO?
- For ZIP code 63852, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Kennett Radio Kboa, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Holcomb, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 63852?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 215 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.