Last frost date in Liberty, Missouri
April 19
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 5.
October 17
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 4.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kearney 3E (USC00234382), 9.9 miles from Liberty, elevation 840 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Excelsior Springs and Kearney, so their frost dates are the same as Liberty's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 4 | Apr 19 | May 5 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 4 | Oct 17 | Oct 30 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 181
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 8 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 19 | Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 128
What to plant now in Liberty
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Liberty: April 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Liberty: October 17
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
- Independence 11 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Smithville 13 mi · last frost Apr 18
- Lee's Summit 22 mi · last frost Apr 7
- Raymore 30 mi · last frost Apr 13
Updated