Frost Dates for Springfield, MO
In Springfield, MO, the average last spring frost is around Apr 4 and the average first fall frost around Oct 27, for a growing season of about 204 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 20, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Springfield Wbo, MO weather station, under 1 mile away, elevation 1,325 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 20 | Oct 15 |
| 20% | Apr 15 | Oct 19 |
| 30% | Apr 10 | Oct 22 |
| 40% | Apr 7 | Oct 25 |
| 50% | Apr 4 | Oct 27 |
| 60% | Apr 2 | Oct 30 |
| 70% | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| 80% | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| 90% | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
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 17 | Oct 19 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 4 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 27 | Nov 7 |
Planting calendar for Springfield
Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sow or transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sow or transplant Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sow or transplant Apr 18 – May 2
Sow or transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall sowing Sep 1 – Sep 29
Fall sowing Sep 1 – Sep 22
Fall sowing Aug 18 – Sep 1
Sow or transplant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Fall sowing Aug 18 – Sep 15
Transplant Mar 21 – Apr 4
Fall sowing Aug 4 – Aug 18
Transplant Mar 14 – Mar 28
Fall sowing Aug 4 – Aug 18
Fall sowing Aug 4 – Aug 18
Fall sowing Sep 15 – Oct 6
Fall sowing Aug 18 – Sep 1
Plant Mar 7 – Mar 21
Based on the average last frost (Apr 4) and first frost (Oct 27). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.