Frost dates for 65638Drury, MO
The average last spring frost in Drury is April 14 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 193 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 14
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 193 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 11 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 0 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 10 | Oct 1 · Oct 14 · Oct 25 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 11 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 193 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 14 · Apr 2 · Apr 20 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 216 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Drury
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 5 |
| 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 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jun 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 14 – Jun 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 5 |
| 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 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – May 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – Apr 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 14 – May 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65638 is matched to the NOAA station Gentryville, MO, 7.4 km away, at 1,100 ft elevation (14 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentryville, MO (used) | 1,100 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
| Wasola 5N, MO | 1,226 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Dora 3Se, MO | 966 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 23 |
| Mtn Grove 2 N, MO | 1,466 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Drury
- Vanzant, MO 65768 · last Apr 10, first Oct 27
- Norwood, MO 65717 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Rockbridge, MO 65741 · last Apr 9, first Oct 23
- Brixey, MO 65618 · last Apr 9, first Oct 23
- Squires, MO 65755 · last Apr 10, first Oct 27
- Macomb, MO 65702 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Dora, MO 65637 · last Apr 9, first Oct 23
- Wasola, MO 65773 · last Apr 10, first Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Drury, MO?
- For ZIP code 65638, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gentryville, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Drury, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. 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 65638?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 193 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.