Frost Dates for Blue Springs, MO

Based on data from Lees Summit Muni AP weather station, 6 miles away

Elevation: 974 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 7
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 29
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost April 13
First Fall Frost October 23

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 28
First Fall Hard Freeze November 7
39.02°N, -94.28°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

205 Days April 7 to October 29

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 6b

Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F (−21 to −18°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental

Hot summers and cold winters with year-round precipitation. Moderate growing season supports warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Winter protection extends the harvest.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
31°
High: 39°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 22°F
Jan
35°
High: 44°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 26°F
Feb
45°
High: 55°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 35°F
Mar
56°
High: 66°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 46°F
Apr
65°
High: 75°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 56°F
May
75°
High: 84°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 65°F
Jun
79°
High: 88°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
77°
High: 87°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 68°F
Aug
69°
High: 79°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 59°F
Sep
57°
High: 67°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 47°F
Oct
45°
High: 54°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 36°F
Nov
35°
High: 43°F
Avg: 35°F
Low: 26°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 6.8"
2.8"
2.76"
Jan
2.7"
2.70"
Feb
5.2"
5.20"
Mar
5.4"
5.40"
Apr
6.8"
6.78"
May
5.8"
5.79"
Jun
5.2"
5.23"
Jul
4.8"
4.85"
Aug
5.1"
5.09"
Sep
4.0"
4.03"
Oct
3.0"
3.00"
Nov
2.6"
2.60"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:40 AM – 5:13 PM · 9h 33m
Feb: 7:16 AM – 5:48 PM · 10h 32m
Mar: 7:36 AM – 7:18 PM · 11h 42m
Apr: 6:47 AM – 7:49 PM · 13h 02m
May: 6:10 AM – 8:18 PM · 14h 08m
Jun: 5:56 AM – 8:39 PM · 14h 43m
Jul: 6:09 AM – 8:37 PM · 14h 29m
Aug: 6:36 AM – 8:07 PM · 13h 32m
Sep: 7:05 AM – 7:19 PM · 12h 14m
Oct: 7:34 AM – 6:31 PM · 10h 57m
Nov: 7:08 AM – 4:57 PM · 9h 50m
Dec: 7:35 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 17m
Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 44m · Shortest: 9h 16m

Nearby Stations

Lees Summit Reed Wr, MO April 13 - October 26 Independence, MO April 10 - October 27 Pleasant Hill Wfo, MO April 8 - October 29 Kansas City Downtown AP, MO April 4 - November 2 Elm, MOApril 13 - October 23 Olathe Johnson Co Exec AP, KS April 8 - October 29

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