Frost dates for 64769Mindenmines, MO
The average last spring frost in Mindenmines is April 6 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 198 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 198 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (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 4 · Apr 19 · May 3 | Sep 28 · Oct 13 · Oct 27 | 175 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 22 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 8 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 198 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 8 · Mar 27 · Apr 9 | Oct 18 · Nov 2 · Nov 19 | 220 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mindenmines
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 6 – May 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jul 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jun 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 64769 is matched to the NOAA station Joplin 24 N, MO, 2.8 km away, at 952 ft elevation (4 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin 24 N, MO (used) | 952 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 24 |
| Pittsburg, KS | 908 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Girard, KS | 990 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Lamar 7N, MO | 963 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Mindenmines
- Frontenac, KS 66763 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Opolis, KS 66760 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
- Pittsburg, KS 66762 · last Apr 7, first Oct 30
- Mulberry, KS 66756 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Franklin, KS 66735 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Liberal, MO 64762 · last Apr 9, first Oct 27
- Arma, KS 66712 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Asbury, MO 64832 · last Apr 9, first Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mindenmines, MO?
- For ZIP code 64769, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Joplin 24 N, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Mindenmines, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 64769?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 198 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.