Everton, MO frost dates
Last spring frostApr 11median date
First fall frostOct 24median date
Growing season196 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Everton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Everton 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, 38 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 Everton, MO
Everton, 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 Everton, 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, 13 km away (elevation 1,129 ft (344 m)).
Frost dates near Everton
- Ash Grove Apr 11 · Oct 24
- South Greenfield Apr 11 · Oct 25
- Greenfield Apr 11 · Oct 25
- Halltown Apr 11 · Oct 24
- Miller Apr 14 · Oct 21
- Walnut Grove Apr 11 · Oct 24
- Dadeville Apr 6 · Oct 30
- Bois D Arc Apr 11 · Oct 24
- Eudora Apr 14 · Oct 23
- Aldrich Apr 14 · Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Everton, MO?
The median last spring frost in Everton, 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 Everton, 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 Everton, MO?
About 196 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Everton, MO?
Everton, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.