Last frost date in Kennett, Missouri
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 15.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 18.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Kennett Radio Kboa (USC00234417), 1.9 miles from Kennett, elevation 270 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 12 | Mar 31 | Apr 15 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 18 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 215
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 9 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 84
What to plant now in Kennett
- 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 Kennett: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Kennett: November 1
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
- Poplar Bluff 41 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Sikeston 51 mi · last frost Mar 26
- Cape Girardeau 79 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Jackson 82 mi · last frost Apr 7
- West Plains 107 mi · last frost Apr 16
Updated