Frost Dates for Grandview, MO
In Grandview, MO, the average last spring frost is around Apr 7 and the average first fall frost around Oct 29, for a growing season of about 202 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 24, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Lees Summit Muni Airport, MO weather station, 10 miles away, elevation 997 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 24 | Oct 14 |
| 20% | Apr 18 | Oct 19 |
| 30% | Apr 13 | Oct 23 |
| 40% | Apr 9 | Oct 26 |
| 50% | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| 60% | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| 70% | Apr 1 | Nov 3 |
| 80% | Mar 29 | Nov 6 |
| 90% | Mar 21 | Nov 12 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 19 | Oct 19 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
Planting calendar for Grandview
Transplant Apr 14 – Apr 28
Transplant Apr 21 – May 5
Transplant Apr 21 – May 5
Transplant Apr 14 – Apr 28
Sow or transplant Apr 14 – Apr 28
Sow or transplant Apr 14 – Apr 28
Sow or transplant Apr 21 – May 5
Sow or transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Oct 1
Fall sowing Sep 3 – Sep 24
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Sow or transplant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 17
Transplant Mar 24 – Apr 7
Fall sowing Aug 6 – Aug 20
Transplant Mar 17 – Mar 31
Fall sowing Aug 6 – Aug 20
Fall sowing Aug 6 – Aug 20
Fall sowing Sep 17 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Aug 20 – Sep 3
Plant Mar 10 – Mar 24
Based on the average last frost (Apr 7) and first frost (Oct 29). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.