Frost dates for 64402Albany, MO
The average last spring frost in Albany is April 17 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 17
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 173 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 14 · Apr 27 · May 8 | Sep 25 · Oct 10 · Oct 22 | 165 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 5 · Apr 17 · Apr 30 | Oct 6 · Oct 21 · Oct 31 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 9 · Apr 22 | Oct 18 · Oct 29 · Nov 9 | 204 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Albany
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 17 – May 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Jun 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Apr 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 64402 is matched to the NOAA station Albany, MO, 0.4 km away, at 875 ft elevation (27 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, MO (used) | 875 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 21 |
| Bethany, MO | 949 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
| Grant City, MO | 1,130 ft | Apr 24 | Oct 14 |
| Grant City 5Wsw, MO | 1,089 ft | Apr 20 | Oct 19 |
Frost dates near Albany
- Darlington, MO 64438 · last Apr 17, first Oct 21
- Gentry, MO 64453 · last Apr 17, first Oct 21
- New Hampton, MO 64471 · last Apr 16, first Oct 22
- Mc Fall, MO 64657 · last Apr 19, first Oct 19
- Stanberry, MO 64489 · last Apr 17, first Oct 20
- Worth, MO 64499 · last Apr 20, first Oct 19
- Denver, MO 64441 · last Apr 16, first Oct 22
- Martinsville, MO 64467 · last Apr 16, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Albany, MO?
- For ZIP code 64402, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Albany, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Albany, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 21. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 64402?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.