Cuba, MO frost dates
Last spring frostApr 26median date
First fall frostOct 8median date
Growing season165 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Cuba compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Cuba falls between April 9 and May 12, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 25 and October 23.
- The median last frost is 14 days later than the Missouri median of Apr 12.
- Its 165-day growing season is among the shortest of the 938 Missouri places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 4 days later 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 141 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with O Fallon, MO, 97 km away, the last frost here is 16 days later than there and the growing season is 34 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 9 |
| 50% (median) | April 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 25 |
| 50% (median) | October 8 |
| 90% (late) | October 23 |
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 Cuba, MO
Cuba, MO frost dates — last frost Apr 26, first frost Oct 8, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 23
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 23
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 23
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31Sow outdoors: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 17Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 17
Transplant outside: May 10 to May 31
Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Cuba, MO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Mar 29 – May 3 | Aug 13 – Sep 10 |
| Kale | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Broccoli | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 2 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | Jul 2 – Jul 23 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jul 2 – Jul 23 |
| Okra | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 17 – May 31 | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Basil | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 22 – May 3 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 17 | May 3 – May 17 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | — | May 3 – May 17 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | — | May 3 – May 17 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 5 – May 3 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 5 – May 3 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 3 – May 17 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 10 – May 31 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 24 – Oct 29 |
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 Steelville 2 N, MO weather station, 10 km away (elevation 699 ft (213 m)).
Frost dates near Cuba
- Leasburg Apr 26 · Oct 8
- Bourbon Apr 26 · Oct 8
- Saint James Apr 5 · Nov 1
- Steelville Apr 26 · Oct 8
- Wesco Apr 26 · Oct 8
- Sullivan Apr 11 · Oct 23
- Owensville Apr 27 · Oct 13
- Gerald Apr 27 · Oct 13
- Bland Apr 11 · Oct 21
- Vichy Apr 12 · Oct 25
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cuba, MO?
The median last spring frost in Cuba, MO is April 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Cuba, MO?
The median first fall frost is October 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 25.
How long is the growing season in Cuba, MO?
About 165 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Cuba, MO?
Cuba, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.