Frost dates for 64658Marceline, MO
The average last spring frost in Marceline is April 14 and the average first fall frost is October 23, giving a typical growing season of about 192 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 23
- Growing season
- 192 days
Safer after Apr 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 163 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 10 · Apr 25 · May 7 | Sep 29 · Oct 13 · Oct 25 | 170 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 14 · Apr 28 | Oct 9 · Oct 23 · Nov 3 | 192 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Marceline
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 14 – May 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 7 – May 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Sep 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 13 – Nov 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 64658 is matched to the NOAA station Brookfield, MO, 11.4 km away, at 767 ft elevation (50 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield, MO (used) | 767 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Linneus 3Se, MO | 814 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 20 |
| Chillicothe 22 Ene, MO | 833 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 20 |
| Salisbury, MO | 730 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 22 |
Frost dates near Marceline
- Rothville, MO 64676 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- Bucklin, MO 64631 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- Brookfield, MO 64628 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
- New Cambria, MO 63558 · last Apr 8, first Oct 28
- Mendon, MO 64660 · last Apr 10, first Oct 29
- Laclede, MO 64651 · last Apr 16, first Oct 20
- New Boston, MO 63557 · last Apr 15, first Oct 20
- Sumner, MO 64681 · last Apr 14, first Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Marceline, MO?
- For ZIP code 64658, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Brookfield, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 28.
- When is the first frost in Marceline, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 23. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 64658?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 192 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.