Frost dates for 64766Milford, MO
The average last spring frost in Milford is April 9 and the average first fall frost is October 27, giving a typical growing season of about 199 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 9
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 27
- Growing season
- 199 days
Safer after Apr 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 1 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 5 · Apr 22 · May 6 | Oct 2 · Oct 18 · Oct 30 | 177 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 9 · Apr 28 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 10 | 199 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 13 · Mar 31 · Apr 14 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 220 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Milford
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 9 – May 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 9 – Apr 9 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jul 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jun 9 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Aug 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 9 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 2 – May 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 24 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – May 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 22 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 9 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – May 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 15 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – Apr 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 9 – May 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 17 – Nov 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 64766 is matched to the NOAA station Lamar 7N, MO, 11.3 km away, at 963 ft elevation (41 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar 7N, MO (used) | 963 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Lockwood, MO | 1,077 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 25 |
| Eldorado Springs, MO | 915 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Nevada Wtp, MO | 871 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Milford
- Sheldon, MO 64784 · last Apr 9, first Oct 27
- Jerico Springs, MO 64756 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Lamar, MO 64759 · last Apr 9, first Oct 27
- Golden City, MO 64748 · last Apr 11, first Oct 25
- Milo, MO 64767 · last Apr 7, first Oct 27
- Arcola, MO 65603 · last Apr 11, first Oct 25
- Lockwood, MO 65682 · last Apr 11, first Oct 25
- Jasper, MO 64755 · last Apr 9, first Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Milford, MO?
- For ZIP code 64766, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 9, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lamar 7N, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 28.
- When is the first frost in Milford, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 64766?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 199 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.