Last frost date in Republic, Missouri

April 9

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 26; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.

October 27

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Springfield (USW00013995), 4.7 miles from Republic, elevation 1,278 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Republic, Missouri
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 26Apr 9Apr 27
First frost in fallOct 14Oct 27Nov 9

Frost-free days in an average year: 199

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Republic
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 22Oct 18
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 9Oct 27
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMar 30Nov 4

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 95

What to plant now in Republic

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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