Exeter, MO frost dates
Last spring frostApr 14median date
First fall frostOct 26median date
Growing season195 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Exeter compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Exeter falls between March 29 and April 30, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 11 and November 10.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the Missouri median of Apr 12.
- Its 195-day growing season is longer than 48% of the 938 Missouri places with a regular frost season (state median 195 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7a, where the median is Apr 16.
- The weather station records an average of 110 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Rogers, AR, 42 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 29 |
| 50% (median) | April 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 30 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 11 |
| 50% (median) | October 26 |
| 90% (late) | November 10 |
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 Exeter, MO
Exeter, MO frost dates — last frost Apr 14, first frost Oct 26, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 17 to Mar 3Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 19
Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Transplant outside: Apr 21 to May 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 5Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 24Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 21Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 12Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to May 5
Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 19
Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Exeter, MO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 17 – Apr 21 | Aug 31 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Broccoli | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Okra | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | May 5 – May 19 | May 5 – May 19 | — |
| Basil | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Apr 21 – May 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 10 – Apr 21 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 5 | Apr 21 – May 5 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 21 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 28 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 31 – Apr 21 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 21 – May 12 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 21 – May 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 28 – May 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 12 – Nov 16 |
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 Cassville, MO weather station, 9 km away (elevation 1,375 ft (419 m)).
Frost dates near Exeter
- Butterfield Apr 14 · Oct 26
- Cassville Apr 14 · Oct 26
- Washburn Apr 4 · Oct 30
- Wheaton Apr 9 · Oct 26
- Rocky Comfort Apr 4 · Oct 30
- Purdy Apr 9 · Oct 26
- Seligman Apr 18 · Oct 22
- Fairview Apr 9 · Oct 26
- Powell Apr 4 · Oct 30
- Stella Apr 7 · Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Exeter, MO?
The median last spring frost in Exeter, MO is April 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 30, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Exeter, MO?
The median first fall frost is October 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 11.
How long is the growing season in Exeter, MO?
About 195 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Exeter, MO?
Exeter, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.