Frost dates for 65278Renick, MO
The average last spring frost in Renick is April 13 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 195 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 195 days
Safer after Apr 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 162 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 9 · Apr 25 · May 8 | Sep 30 · Oct 16 · Oct 27 | 173 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 13 · Apr 27 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 195 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 3 · Apr 18 | Oct 21 · Nov 2 · Nov 16 | 215 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Renick
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 13 – May 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jun 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 6 – May 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65278 is matched to the NOAA station Moberly, MO, 9 km away, at 860 ft elevation (13 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moberly, MO (used) | 860 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Salisbury, MO | 730 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 22 |
| Columbia U Of M, MO | 770 ft | Apr 5 | Oct 31 |
| Long Branch Rsvr, MO | 820 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Renick
- Clark, MO 65243 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Moberly, MO 65270 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Higbee, MO 65257 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Huntsville, MO 65259 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Sturgeon, MO 65284 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Cairo, MO 65239 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Madison, MO 65263 · last Apr 13, first Oct 25
- Clifton Hill, MO 65244 · last Apr 12, first Oct 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Renick, MO?
- For ZIP code 65278, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Moberly, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 27.
- When is the first frost in Renick, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 65278?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 195 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.