Last frost date in Sedalia, Missouri

April 18

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 2.

October 22

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 6.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Sedalia Wtp (USC00237632), 2.2 miles from Sedalia, elevation 780 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Sedalia, Missouri
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springApr 1Apr 18May 2
First frost in fallOct 6Oct 22Nov 1

Frost-free days in an average year: 186

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Sedalia
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 28Oct 11
Frost (32°F)Every yearApr 18Oct 22
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearApr 5Oct 31

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 122

What to plant now in Sedalia

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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