Last frost date in Mexico, Missouri
April 11
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 27; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 26.
October 25
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 13.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mexico (USC00235541), 1.2 miles from Mexico, elevation 802 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 27 | Apr 11 | Apr 26 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 13 | Oct 25 | Nov 5 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 197
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 23 | Oct 15 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 11 | Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 4 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 113
What to plant now in Mexico
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Mexico: April 11
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Mexico: October 25
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
- Fulton 22 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Columbia 29 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Moberly 35 mi · last frost Apr 13
- Jefferson City 44 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Hannibal 46 mi · last frost Apr 10
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