Frost dates for 65636Diggins, MO
The average last spring frost in Diggins is April 13 and the average first fall frost is October 24, giving a typical growing season of about 191 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 24
- Growing season
- 191 days
Safer after Apr 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 169 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 7 · Apr 25 · May 8 | Sep 29 · Oct 14 · Oct 28 | 172 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 29 · Apr 13 · Apr 29 | Oct 8 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 191 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 1 · Apr 19 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 213 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Diggins
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 4 |
| 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 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jun 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 4 |
| 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 24 – Jul 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Sep 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 14 – Jul 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 14 – Nov 14 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65636 is matched to the NOAA station Marshfield 4 Wsw, MO, 20.3 km away, at 1,414 ft elevation (240 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield 4 Wsw, MO (used) | 1,414 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 24 |
| Ava 6Nw, MO | 1,253 ft | Apr 23 | Oct 17 |
| Mansfield, MO | 1,448 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Oldfield, MO | 1,240 ft | Apr 26 | Oct 13 |
Frost dates near Diggins
- Fordland, MO 65652 · last Apr 13, first Oct 24
- Seymour, MO 65746 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Marshfield, MO 65706 · last Apr 13, first Oct 24
- Bruner, MO 65620 · last Apr 14, first Oct 21
- Rogersville, MO 65742 · last Apr 13, first Oct 24
- Mansfield, MO 65704 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Strafford, MO 65757 · last Apr 13, first Oct 24
- Niangua, MO 65713 · last Apr 13, first Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Diggins, MO?
- For ZIP code 65636, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Marshfield 4 Wsw, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 29.
- When is the first frost in Diggins, 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 65636?
- 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.