Last frost date in Independence, Missouri
April 10
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 April 26.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Independence (USC00234154), 2.3 miles from Independence, elevation 985 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 10 | Apr 26 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 8 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 198
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 17 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 113
What to plant now in Independence
- 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 April 10 Independence: April 10
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Independence: 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
- Kansas City 11 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Liberty 11 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Lee's Summit 11 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Raymore 20 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Smithville 24 mi · last frost Apr 18
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