Frost dates for 65689Cabool, MO
The average last spring frost in Cabool is April 11 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 196 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 196 days
Safer after Apr 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 15 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 2 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 6 · Apr 25 · May 10 | Oct 3 · Oct 18 · Oct 29 | 173 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 25 · Apr 11 · Apr 29 | Oct 15 · Oct 28 · Nov 9 | 196 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 23 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 218 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Cabool
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 11 – May 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jun 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 4 – May 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65689 is matched to the NOAA station Mtn Grove 2 N, MO, 13.3 km away, at 1,466 ft elevation (127 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mtn Grove 2 N, MO (used) | 1,466 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| Houston, MO | 1,224 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 23 |
| West Plains Muni Ap, MO | 1,223 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 25 |
| Gentryville, MO | 1,100 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Cabool
- Mountain Grove, MO 65711 · last Apr 11, first Oct 28
- Solo, MO 65564 · last Apr 10, first Oct 23
- Elk Creek, MO 65464 · last Apr 10, first Oct 23
- Willow Springs, MO 65793 · last Apr 8, first Oct 25
- Vanzant, MO 65768 · last Apr 10, first Oct 27
- Graff, MO 65660 · last Apr 11, first Oct 28
- Houston, MO 65483 · last Apr 10, first Oct 23
- Huggins, MO 65484 · last Apr 11, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cabool, MO?
- For ZIP code 65689, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mtn Grove 2 N, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 29.
- When is the first frost in Cabool, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 65689?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 196 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.