Last frost date in Lebanon, Missouri
April 17
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 2.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Lebanon 2W (USC00234825), 2.1 miles from Lebanon, elevation 1,246 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 31 | Apr 17 | May 2 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 7 | Oct 21 | Nov 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 187
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 29 | Oct 11 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Oct 30 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 95
What to plant now in Lebanon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Lebanon: April 17
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Lebanon: October 21
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
- Bolivar 42 mi · last frost Apr 14
- Springfield 48 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Rolla 53 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Republic 54 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Nixa 56 mi · last frost Apr 15
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