Last frost date in Jackson, Missouri
April 7
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 24; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 22.
October 29
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Jackson (USC00234226), 0.8 miles from Jackson, elevation 440 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 24 | Apr 7 | Apr 22 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Oct 29 | Nov 9 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 202
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 91
What to plant now in Jackson
- 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 Jackson: April 7
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Jackson: October 29
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
- Cape Girardeau 7 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Sikeston 34 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Farmington 51 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Poplar Bluff 60 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Kennett 82 mi · last frost Mar 31
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