Frost dates for 64034Greenwood, MO
The average last spring frost in Greenwood is April 13 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 194 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 194 days
Safer after Apr 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 168 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 11 · Apr 24 · May 7 | Sep 29 · Oct 16 · Oct 27 | 174 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 13 · Apr 28 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 194 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 3 · Apr 18 | Oct 19 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 213 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Greenwood
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 13 – May 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jun 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 6 – May 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 64034 is matched to the NOAA station Lees Summit Reed Wr, MO, 5 km away, at 1,000 ft elevation (17 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Summit Reed Wr, MO (used) | 1,000 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Pleasant Hill Wfo, MO | 1,000 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Lees Summit Muni Ap, MO | 997 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Elm, MO | 850 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Greenwood
- Lees Summit, MO 64063 · last Apr 13, first Oct 26
- Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 · last Apr 8, first Oct 29
- Lone Jack, MO 64070 · last Apr 13, first Oct 23
- Strasburg, MO 64090 · last Apr 13, first Oct 23
- Kansas City, MO 64139 · last Apr 7, first Oct 29
- Raymore, MO 64083 · last Apr 13, first Oct 26
- Blue Springs, MO 64014 · last Apr 7, first Oct 29
- Grain Valley, MO 64029 · last Apr 10, first Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Greenwood, MO?
- For ZIP code 64034, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lees Summit Reed Wr, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 28.
- When is the first frost in Greenwood, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 64034?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 194 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.