Frost dates for 65625Cassville, MO
The average last spring frost in Cassville is April 14 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 194 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 194 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 165 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 26 · May 8 | Oct 1 · Oct 17 · Nov 1 | 173 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 10 | 194 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 5 · Nov 19 | 214 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cassville
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 14 – May 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 7 – May 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65625 is matched to the NOAA station Cassville, MO, 2.3 km away, at 1,376 ft elevation (74 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassville, MO (used) | 1,376 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 26 |
| Seligman, MO | 1,530 ft | Apr 18 | Oct 22 |
| Washburn 5 W, MO | 1,400 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 30 |
| Monett 4Sw, MO | 1,420 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 26 |
Frost dates near Cassville
- Butterfield, MO 65623 · last Apr 9, first Oct 26
- Exeter, MO 65647 · last Apr 9, first Oct 26
- Purdy, MO 65734 · last Apr 9, first Oct 26
- Washburn, MO 65772 · last Apr 4, first Oct 30
- Eagle Rock, MO 65641 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- Seligman, MO 65745 · last Apr 18, first Oct 22
- Wheaton, MO 64874 · last Apr 9, first Oct 26
- Shell Knob, MO 65747 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cassville, MO?
- For ZIP code 65625, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cassville, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Cassville, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 11, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 65625?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 194 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.