Last frost date in Smithville, Missouri
April 18
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by April 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 3.
October 20
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Smithville Lake (USC00237862), 1.2 miles from Smithville, elevation 904 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | May 3 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 5 | Oct 20 | Nov 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 183
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 28 | Oct 10 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 18 | Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 119
What to plant now in Smithville
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 Smithville: April 18
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 Smithville: October 20
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
- Liberty 13 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Kansas City 19 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Independence 24 mi · last frost Apr 10
- St. Joseph 28 mi · last frost Apr 19
- Lee's Summit 34 mi · last frost Apr 7
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