Frost dates for 65024Chamois, MO
The average last spring frost in Chamois is April 11 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 191 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 191 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 160 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 27 · May 14 | Sep 28 · Oct 12 · Oct 25 | 168 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 30 | Oct 6 · Oct 21 · Nov 4 | 191 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 14 · Mar 31 · Apr 19 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 214 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Chamois
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 11 – May 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jun 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 4 – May 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65024 is matched to the NOAA station Freedom, MO, 22.4 km away, at 805 ft elevation (162 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom, MO (used) | 805 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 21 |
| Fulton, MO | 770 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 24 |
| Jefferson City Mem Ap, MO | 573 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 26 |
| Jefferson City Wtp, MO | 650 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 31 |
Frost dates near Chamois
- Portland, MO 65067 · last Apr 10, first Oct 24
- Morrison, MO 65061 · last Apr 11, first Oct 21
- Mokane, MO 65059 · last Apr 10, first Oct 24
- Steedman, MO 65077 · last Apr 10, first Oct 24
- Tebbetts, MO 65080 · last Apr 10, first Oct 26
- Bonnots Mill, MO 65016 · last Apr 8, first Oct 31
- Gasconade, MO 65036 · last Apr 27, first Oct 13
- Mount Sterling, MO 65062 · last Apr 11, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Chamois, MO?
- For ZIP code 65024, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Freedom, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Chamois, 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 65024?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 191 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.