Last frost date in Bolivar, Missouri
April 14
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 2.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bolivar 1 NE (USC00230789), 1.5 miles from Bolivar, elevation 987 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 29 | Apr 14 | May 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 188
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 14 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 108
What to plant now in Bolivar
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Bolivar: April 14
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Bolivar: October 23
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Missouri
- Springfield 29 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Republic 30 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Nixa 39 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Lebanon 42 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Monett 55 mi · last frost Apr 9
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