Frost dates for 65607Caplinger Mills, MO
The average last spring frost in Caplinger Mills is April 6 and the average first fall frost is October 30, giving a typical growing season of about 207 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 6
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 30
- Growing season
- 207 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 17 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 4 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 1 · Apr 16 · May 4 | Oct 6 · Oct 21 · Nov 2 | 185 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 21 · Apr 6 · Apr 23 | Oct 17 · Oct 30 · Nov 14 | 207 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 27 · Apr 10 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 27 | 228 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Caplinger Mills
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 10 |
| 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 20 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jun 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 6 – Jun 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Aug 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – Jul 10 |
| 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 30 – Jul 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jul 20 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – May 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 23 – Apr 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 6 – May 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Aug 5 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 20 – Nov 20 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65607 is matched to the NOAA station Stockton Dam, MO, 11.2 km away, at 922 ft elevation (115 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Dam, MO (used) | 922 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
| Eldorado Springs, MO | 915 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Osceola, MO | 744 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 24 |
| Bolivar 1 Ne, MO | 987 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
Frost dates near Caplinger Mills
- Stockton, MO 65785 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Collins, MO 64738 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Humansville, MO 65674 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Roscoe, MO 64781 · last Apr 16, first Oct 24
- El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 · last Apr 8, first Oct 29
- Jerico Springs, MO 64756 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Fair Play, MO 65649 · last Apr 6, first Oct 30
- Weaubleau, MO 65774 · last Apr 7, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Caplinger Mills, MO?
- For ZIP code 65607, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Stockton Dam, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Caplinger Mills, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 30. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 17, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 65607?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 207 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.