Frost dates for 63877Steele, MO
The average last spring frost in Steele is March 24 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 227 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 24
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 227 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 3 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 19 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 204 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 5 · Mar 24 · Apr 10 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 22 | 227 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 22 · Mar 11 · Mar 30 | Nov 3 · Nov 18 · Dec 8 | 252 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Steele
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 21 – Apr 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – Jul 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Jul 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Jul 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – May 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Mar 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 63877 is matched to the NOAA station Blytheville Muni Ap, AR, 16.8 km away, at 255 ft elevation (8 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville Muni Ap, AR (used) | 255 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 6 |
| Caruthersville, MO | 270 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Blytheville, AR | 252 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
| Kennett Radio Kboa, MO | 270 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Steele
- Holland, MO 63853 · last Mar 24, first Nov 6
- Cooter, MO 63839 · last Mar 24, first Nov 6
- Braggadocio, MO 63826 · last Mar 24, first Nov 9
- Gobler, MO 63849 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Deering, MO 63840 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Rives, MO 63875 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Hayti, MO 63851 · last Mar 24, first Nov 9
- Caruthersville, MO 63830 · last Mar 24, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Steele, MO?
- For ZIP code 63877, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Blytheville Muni Ap, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Steele, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 63877?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 227 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.