Last frost date in Nixa, Missouri
April 15
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 April 30.
October 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 10.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ozark (USC00236452), 3.9 miles from Nixa, elevation 1,134 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Ozark, so its frost dates are the same as Nixa's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 31 | Apr 15 | Apr 30 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 10 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 189
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 108
What to plant now in Nixa
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 10 Nixa: April 15
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Nixa: October 23
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
- Springfield 10 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Republic 11 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Branson 30 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Monett 36 mi · last frost Apr 9
- Bolivar 39 mi · last frost Apr 14
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