Last frost date in Carthage, Missouri
April 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 20; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 20.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Carthage (USC00231356), 2.2 miles from Carthage, elevation 978 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 20 | Apr 4 | Apr 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 27 | Nov 12 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 204
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 17 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 93
What to plant now in Carthage
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Carthage: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Carthage: October 27
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
- Joplin 11 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Neosho 21 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Monett 27 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Republic 50 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Springfield 57 mi · last frost Apr 4
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