Frost dates for 65717Norwood, MO
The average last spring frost in Norwood is April 11 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 197 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 197 days
Safer after Apr 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (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 8 · Apr 23 · May 8 | Oct 2 · Oct 16 · Oct 29 | 174 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 11 · Apr 28 | Oct 12 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 197 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 14 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 219 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Norwood
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 6 |
| 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 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jun 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 6 |
| 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 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 65717 is matched to the NOAA station Mansfield, MO, 15.8 km away, at 1,448 ft elevation (96 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, MO (used) | 1,448 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Mtn Grove 2 N, MO | 1,466 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 28 |
| Gentryville, MO | 1,100 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 25 |
| Wasola 5N, MO | 1,226 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Norwood
- Macomb, MO 65702 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Vanzant, MO 65768 · last Apr 10, first Oct 27
- Mountain Grove, MO 65711 · last Apr 11, first Oct 28
- Drury, MO 65638 · last Apr 14, first Oct 25
- Mansfield, MO 65704 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Hartville, MO 65667 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Cabool, MO 65689 · last Apr 11, first Oct 28
- Ava, MO 65608 · last Apr 10, first Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Norwood, MO?
- For ZIP code 65717, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Mansfield, MO weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 28.
- When is the first frost in Norwood, MO?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 65717?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 197 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.