Meta, MO frost dates
Last spring frostApr 8median date
First fall frostOct 26median date
Growing season201 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Meta compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Meta falls between March 21 and April 27, a 37-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 12 and November 8.
- The median last frost is 4 days earlier than the Missouri median of Apr 12.
- Its 201-day growing season is longer than 70% of the 938 Missouri places with a regular frost season (state median 195 days).
- The last frost is 14 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 115 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Columbia, MO, 81 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 8 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 21 |
| 50% (median) | April 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 12 |
| 50% (median) | October 26 |
| 90% (late) | November 8 |
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 Meta, MO
Meta, MO frost dates — last frost Apr 8, first frost Oct 26, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 29 to May 13Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 13
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Mar 11 to Mar 18Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 6Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Transplant outside: Apr 22 to May 13
Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Meta, MO
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Mar 11 – Apr 15 | Aug 31 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Broccoli | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Okra | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 29 – May 13 | Apr 29 – May 13 | — |
| Basil | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 25 – Mar 18 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 15 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 11 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 22 – May 13 | — | — |
| 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 Vienna 2 Wnw, MO weather station, 15 km away (elevation 771 ft (235 m)).
Frost dates near Meta
- Saint Elizabeth Apr 8 · Oct 28
- Brinktown Apr 8 · Oct 26
- Argyle Apr 8 · Oct 26
- Koeltztown Apr 8 · Oct 26
- Saint Thomas Apr 8 · Oct 31
- Vienna Apr 8 · Oct 26
- Henley Apr 7 · Nov 1
- Iberia Apr 8 · Oct 28
- Westphalia Apr 10 · Oct 26
- Freeburg Apr 8 · Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Meta, MO?
The median last spring frost in Meta, MO is April 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Meta, MO?
The median first fall frost is October 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 12.
How long is the growing season in Meta, MO?
About 201 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Meta, MO?
Meta, MO is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.