Frost dates for 65688Brandsville, MO
The average last spring frost in Brandsville is April 16 and the average first fall frost is October 21, giving a typical growing season of about 189 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 16
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 21
- Growing season
- 189 days
Safer after May 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 172 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 12 · Apr 27 · May 12 | Oct 1 · Oct 13 · Oct 24 | 167 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 16 · May 3 | Oct 8 · Oct 21 · Nov 2 | 189 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 16 | 211 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Brandsville
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 16 – May 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jul 1 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jul 11 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Aug 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 1 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 9 – Jun 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Jun 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 9 – Apr 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – Apr 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 16 – Jun 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 11 – Jul 27 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 11 – Nov 11 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65688 is matched to the NOAA station W Plains, MO, 17.9 km away, at 1,105 ft elevation (150 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Plains, MO (used) | 1,105 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 21 |
| Mammoth Spring, AR | 502 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 24 |
| Alton, MO | 813 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 21 |
| West Plains Muni Ap, MO | 1,223 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Brandsville
- Koshkonong, MO 65692 · last Apr 17, first Oct 21
- Peace Valley, MO 65788 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- West Plains, MO 65775 · last Apr 16, first Oct 21
- Thayer, MO 65791 · last Apr 12, first Oct 24
- Sturkie, AR 72578 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
- Alton, MO 65606 · last Apr 17, first Oct 21
- Camp, AR 72520 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
- Mammoth Spring, AR 72554 · last Apr 12, first Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Brandsville, MO?
- For ZIP code 65688, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the W Plains, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 3.
- When is the first frost in Brandsville, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 21. 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 65688?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 189 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.