Bois D Arc, MO frost dates
Last spring frostApr 11median date
First fall frostOct 24median date
Growing season196 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Bois D Arc compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bois D Arc falls between March 25 and April 29, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 13 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Missouri median of Apr 12.
- Its 196-day growing season is longer than 52% of the 938 Missouri places with a regular frost season (state median 195 days).
- The last frost is 11 days earlier than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 104 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Springfield, MO, 21 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 10 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 25 |
| 50% (median) | April 11 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 29 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 13 |
| 50% (median) | October 24 |
| 90% (late) | November 5 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Bois D Arc, MO
Bois D Arc, MO frost dates — last frost Apr 11, first frost Oct 24, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: May 2 to May 16Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 16
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 2Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Mar 14 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2
Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 16
Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bois D Arc, MO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Mar 14 – Apr 18 | Aug 29 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Broccoli | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Okra | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | May 2 – May 16 | May 2 – May 16 | — |
| Basil | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 18 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | Apr 25 – May 2 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | — | Apr 18 – May 2 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | — | Apr 18 – May 2 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 25 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 18 – May 2 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 25 – May 16 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 10 – Nov 14 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Ash Grove 4s, MO weather station, 6 km away (elevation 1,129 ft (344 m)).
Frost dates near Bois D Arc
- Halltown Apr 11 · Oct 24
- Ash Grove Apr 11 · Oct 24
- Republic Apr 15 · Oct 23
- Brookline Apr 9 · Oct 27
- Willard Apr 9 · Oct 27
- Billings Apr 15 · Oct 23
- Everton Apr 11 · Oct 24
- Walnut Grove Apr 11 · Oct 24
- Springfield Apr 4 · Oct 27
- Clever Apr 15 · Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bois D Arc, MO?
The median last spring frost in Bois D Arc, MO is April 11. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 29, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bois D Arc, MO?
The median first fall frost is October 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 13.
How long is the growing season in Bois D Arc, MO?
About 196 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bois D Arc, MO?
Bois D Arc, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.