Last frost date in Springfield, Missouri
April 4
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 20.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 15.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Springfield Wbo (USW00093981), 0.6 miles from Springfield, elevation 1,325 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 4 | Apr 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 15 | Oct 27 | Nov 11 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 204
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 17 | Oct 19 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 89
What to plant now in Springfield
- 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 March 30 Springfield: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Springfield: October 27
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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