Last frost date in West Plains, Missouri
April 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after May 3.
October 21
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 8.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station W Plains (USC00238880), 0.8 miles from West Plains, elevation 1,105 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 31 | Apr 16 | May 3 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 8 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 189
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 27 | Oct 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 21 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 108
What to plant now in West Plains
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around April 20 West Plains: April 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 20 West Plains: October 21
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
- Lebanon 78 mi · last frost Apr 17
- Branson 79 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Poplar Bluff 81 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Nixa 82 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Rolla 84 mi · last frost Apr 5
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