Matthews, MO frost dates
Last spring frostMar 28median date
First fall frostNov 3median date
Growing season220 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Matthews compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Matthews falls between March 11 and April 12, a 32-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 19.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the Missouri median of Apr 12.
- Its 220-day growing season is longer than 97% of the 938 Missouri places with a regular frost season (state median 195 days).
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 72 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 11 |
| 50% (median) | March 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 12 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 3 |
| 90% (late) | November 19 |
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 Matthews, MO
Matthews, MO frost dates — last frost Mar 28, first frost Nov 3, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Oct 6
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 15
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 28 to Aug 18
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 22 to Oct 13
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Feb 28 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 11 to Aug 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 25 to Sep 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 8 to Sep 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 18 to Sep 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Transplant outside: Apr 11 to May 2
Plant for fall: Oct 20 to Nov 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Matthews, MO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Feb 28 – Apr 4 | Sep 8 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Aug 25 – Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 28 – Aug 18 |
| Okra | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 18 – May 2 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — |
| Basil | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Aug 11 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 22 – Oct 13 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 28 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Aug 11 – Aug 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 7 – Apr 4 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 25 – Sep 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 8 – Sep 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 25 | Aug 18 – Sep 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 20 – Nov 24 |
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 New Madrid, MO weather station, 17 km away (elevation 302 ft (92 m)).
Frost dates near Matthews
- Canalou Mar 26 · Nov 6
- Kewanee Mar 28 · Nov 3
- Catron Mar 29 · Nov 3
- Lilbourn Mar 28 · Nov 3
- New Madrid Mar 28 · Nov 3
- Morehouse Mar 26 · Nov 6
- Grayridge Mar 26 · Nov 6
- Sikeston Mar 26 · Nov 6
- Essex Mar 26 · Nov 6
- Marston Mar 28 · Nov 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Matthews, MO?
The median last spring frost in Matthews, MO is March 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 12, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Matthews, MO?
The median first fall frost is November 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Matthews, MO?
About 220 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Matthews, MO?
Matthews, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.