Last frost date in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
April 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 19; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 21.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 12.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Cape Girardeau Muni AP (USW00003935), 5.8 miles from Cape Girardeau, elevation 336 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 19 | Apr 5 | Apr 21 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 12 | Oct 25 | Nov 6 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 201
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 26 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 90
What to plant now in Cape Girardeau
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Cape Girardeau: April 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Cape Girardeau: October 25
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
- Jackson 7 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Sikeston 29 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Farmington 58 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Poplar Bluff 60 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Kennett 79 mi · last frost Mar 31
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