Last frost date in Rolla, Missouri
April 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 21; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 22.
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 Rolla Missouri S&t (USC00237263), 1.1 miles from Rolla, elevation 1,173 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 21 | Apr 5 | Apr 22 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 18 | Nov 1 | Nov 15 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 207
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 21 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 26 | Nov 10 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 96
What to plant now in Rolla
- 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 April 10 Rolla: April 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Rolla: 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
- Jefferson City 48 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Lebanon 53 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Union 54 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Washington 58 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Fulton 64 mi · last frost Apr 10
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